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So, wait - does getting married suddenly make you 'old'? =P

According to your description I count as young, and not being able to remember things bothers me a lot sometimes. I remember back before cell phones were commonplace, I could remember 3-4 phone numbers in my head (home, girlfriend, parents, local pizza places) - but now that I've become so reliant on my smartphone, I can only ever seem to remember my own number (and, I'll admit - the pizza place).

Does it bother me? Yeah. I talk to relatives (especially of the grand- variety) who are all "I can still remember every phone number I've ever had", and I get a little bit jealous. I help myself get over it by rationalizing that I have access to a lot more information a lot easier, now - so I don't need to remember as much of it.

Having a good memory is definitely a powerful thing - especially when you want to make a good second impression. So far though, 'take copious notes' has basically solved the "I wish my memory was better" problem.