"Observation and inquisition are the side effects of longevity," he said with a bit of a shrug. He wasn't an armchair psychiatrist, he didn't pretend to have all the answers, but he did have a lot of experience at observing people.

"And all I was asking, was if you genuinely think being exclusive will be a problem for you, or if it's just a semi-valid concern you're holding on to because it's easier to claim than being worried about all the unknowns involved with a real relationship. I'm not saying either is true, just curious if maybe it is."