actually i am quite surprised at how you truly aced it, Bravo, even though our friend shiverfish may have a hard time believing or fully understanding what you have said, not due to a lack of intelligence but to his arrogance.
Shiverfish it would be in your best interest, in my opinion, for you to hear some of what has been said.
One point i would like to add, well complement rather as it has been hinted in rekrul's post, is the simple fact relationships are inherently temporary, and you would do yourself a favor in realizing this and it's implication, you are intelligent so I will leave those for you to ponder at your leisure rather than state them here. ( I have my suspicions as to why you see relationship as a costly venture, and one that is preferably irrevocable, but that is for a later time, or upon request of course.)
Also, how can you condemn an individual for have a previous relationship? It may have very well been to someone who is your superior and there simply wasn't enough chemistry.
Bonus: can anyone spot the intended pun? + Show Spoiler +
(poker pun: aced it mentioned twice I.E pocket aces)