Yes, I'm not really excited about sitting at a bar by myself. I'll have to take my fiance on some more trips with me

Ok, lots to think about. I think this next year I'm going to focus on one chain, and see what the experience is like. I'll make MR Gold (maybe Plat depending on year end travel), so should have lots of opportunity to try this out next year.
As I've been thinking about this, I'm willing to pay a little bit more to be treated better. Because at the end of the day the free nights are just money, but the way you're treated is an experience. And while I'm making money I'll trade it for experiences