Yes MemphisGrind you are definitely not the norm. However, it is probably what players should strive for.. with proper bank rolling, each buy in becomes a matter of maximizing value and high bet sizes are welcomed. Chat is the lay person's entertainment, whereas serious poker players are only interested in the cards and results. If you're properly rolled and are confident in your play, there should be no stress. If you're a gambling addict or trying to feed yourself through poker and you're not good enough, that's where the stress soars.