I used to wonder how certain friends and even strangers had more money, thinner thighs, bigger families, nicer homes—as I struggled with cranky bosses, health issues, infertility, and divorce. By 50, I’ve seen enough hardship to know that nobody escapes difficulties and sometimes, there are no answers to why. I don’t relish the schadenfreude, but I do wish I hadn’t wasted all that time worrying about other people to see that winning, perfection, and an easy ride aren’t real. And that when things get tough, to realize you’re in good company.   – Maria Shriver