(Maybe this is reason #1897 for why I haven't ever been able to make a relationship last but....)

I totally fail to understand couples who choose to sit on the same side of the table. I mean I get separation anxiety but still.

Currently, the combined body odor + talking noise from the couple sitting behind me (with a whole other side totally empty) is interfering with my ability to both enjoy my coffee and read.

And, they're not exactly young either -- 50s at a minimum.

Okay, deep breath + channel (totally absent) compassion etc.