I should have added that in my personal travels ... i'm entirely and 100% domestic.
So i wasn't privy that the reaches of Hilton or Marriott weren't as consistent once we moved past the US.
and i got my 1K on united as i was close to chicago ... but now that i'm in TX, i seem to be 'forcing myself on UAL flights' which is much harder. SO i'm slowly trying to get more AA stuff.
i always felt like i was short-changing myself, but now maybe i'll start to enjoy the double status and use it where i can.
Great feedback! thanks very much.