Problem: Barb wanted to not think of the past so she started playing a video game but the

My choice: past was too painful.

Problem: Patricia had more flattering wrinkles as she aged than Tanya because

My choice: Patricia tended to smile a lot.

Problem: Natalie was always very eager to leave work at the end of the day, unlike Emily, because

My choice: Emily loved the job.

Problem: Jeffrey sat at the bar and was served beer by Leslie until 2:00 AM when when the bar closed;

My choice:
Leslie was grateful for the tip.