Originally Posted by
Inexadra
The other day, I found myself yielding and holding the door for a married couple with a child. I about kicked myself afterward, as my actions were tantamount to "bowing" before the superior married couple.
WTF? It sounds to me that you've got an attitude problem. Perhaps this is holding you back in the marriage stakes?
Holding a door for someone is not about 'bowing' to them. It's simply good manners. I'm a woman and I'll hold the door for young and for old, for families and singles, for male and for female. If using good manners sends you into such turmoil, I think you've got some serious personality issues.
Edited to add: I've got married and single friends - makes no difference. But most certainly do not have friends who have attitudes such as you do. It's not about your marital status - it's about you being a dick.
Never regret anything that has happened in your life. It cannot be changed, forgotten or undone. So, take it as a lesson learned and move on.