No, GfS, it doesn't bother me at all. Why the quote marks round bother this time? Is it an American thing? Why would you think it may bother me?

I am also very pleased for you that your experience has been so good but I can assure you that the number of people not with their first partner is significant in any demographic. Glad to say that neither my partner nor I nor our two married sons fall into that category but I know many people who did not settle down at the first attempt. I also know that personal experience is a very subjective thing and your, and my, experience is clouded by the circle of friend we move in. Good attempt but no prize I'm afraid.

DtG