> To any "confirmed" bachelor(ette)s in Rinky-doodle-dum, what's it like? It is said that marriage is not a solution to loneliness, and i understand that, but what do you do socially? Do singles really flock together so much and just "keep looking" or does a person reach the point of contentment at which (s)he just enjoys life and the relationships already around?

I'm 32 and uninvolved, and it's not an issue with me. I'm very happy with my life -- I like my work, I see my friends (single and married), I enjoy my hobbies. I meet new people in the course of pursuing the things I enjoy. If I meet someone and it turns into dating and eventually a relationship, fine. I'm not actively searching for that, though; that almost seems counterproductive to me. I just live my life the way I like, and if during the course of that I meet someone who fits into it, great. But I don't need another person to "complete" me or anything; that's the wrong reason to get into a relationship.


> It can't be all bad, because celibate monks gave the Western world wine distillment, if i recall correctly.

I guess I should point out here that the implication here, while no doubt valid for many of the Rinkfolks, is not necessarily true. Single does not necessarily mean celibate.

-- Trip