Drive times and scheduals.

Houston's driving is unpredictable and it is hard to commit to schedual times for punctuality. So next time your date is late or you don't make it to a social event on time, it is not really his or her fault or is it? Are they flaky by choice, or is it the circumstance of Houston's commute. I don't like leaving an hour ahead for normally a 10-15 minute drive. What are your opinions of the time it takes to get around the city in traffic? How do you feel about waiting extended periods of time for your party to arrive?