Yeah, well there is that. We make foolish decisions all our lives. You just hope to get better at it with age.
The corollary in that is -- now pay attention, Dheeraj -- that when people get into their 30s and 40s, the equation for who are the most socially desirable folks sometimes gets completely turned on its head. The cool/hot people in their teens and 20s are suddenly out of vogue, and the late bloomers in their 30s become the hot ticket.
So there is hope for you yet, Sheik.
Here's a real story for you. My best friend, a native of Winnipeg, had this massive crush on the most popular girl in his high school. Prom queen. She didn't give him the time of day. Not like she was actively repulsed by the guy, but he basically didn't exist.
Fast forward 20+ years, and they meet up again on FB. She's been divorced from some douchebag who was cool in his teens and 20s. My friend has stayed single and developed a rather interesting international life with a lot of interests, career ambitions, taking care of himself, etc.
The two are now a massive item and she's all over him like he's the captain of the high school football team now.
You just never know...