"Long life can get rather boring. In the end the struggles that so many complain about is what keeps the thrill alive. After a while one tends to seek out obstacles to overcome." The way he said it was in more of a personal manner than one might expect. But then again it was just as likely to be his mannerisms when it came to discussing such things. "And companionship can become over rated when as the years roll by one has to wonder if their companions have unwholesome designs."