Hi Mickey,

It sounds like he missed his carefree college years by being in the military and having a family first. Maybe he means “mentally” as in “maturity” or “being in the adult world longer/sooner”.

I would agree with him, “You know what, you’re right! You are not in Mensa, buddy (just so you know) but I am just as smart as you. But you’re right: I don’t know what having a child is like and I don’t know what being in the marines was like. Why would I? Why don’t you find someone who you can connect with on that level. I hope you find whatever it is you’re looking for.”

Best,

Inky