On a games evening I chose to talk to someone I disliked but who was in a life situation I saw I might get into too if I didn't watch out. By showing genuine interest I learned something about how relationships can fail and I could even pass on some advice that may help her in her situation. By comparing my still stable situation to hers I saw where I will have to watch out and in this case that short time stability may change due to events outside of my control but for which I might prepare. I was reminded to not feel overly secure in the long term only because a situation look stable for some time.