Its not so difficult to understand that some people don't want the entanglements and obligations of marriage. Few have no ambivalence that way even when in a happy and successful union. And there are always some who happily chose the life of bachelorette/bachelor.
I find it interesting how much you enjoy companionship with your roomy and do not wish to be alone. I think this is an aspect of marriage/couples that is deeply underplayed.
Beyond the sex, mores and biological imperatives - and improved living standards - the institution of marriage also offers, for most if cultivated, a lifetime of companionship and a deep emotional bond most crave.
There is nothing wrong with being single. But it also involves no risk and takes no effort.
It does take effort to find someone who would be a good match for you - which presumably includes a limited desire for intimacy (sex). But there is much more to marriage/coupling than that.
I see what you mean. I agree that marriage offers a lifetime of companionship and love, but like you said it takes time and effort to find someone who you can see yourself spending the rest of your life with, maybe even a lifetime. Unfortunately, it seems like a futile endeavor for most, and they resort to second choices just out of the fear that if they don't marry then, they'll be alone forever and of course it leads to high divorce rates because they learn they're with the wrong person.
For me, it's incredibly difficult to find a person who I can remotely identify with. Most guys I meet understandably want the same old life of eventually settling down, getting married, having kids, etc. Things I'm not interested in doing, now or ever. I guess you could say I've given up the search for a guy I can identify and be in a relationship with.
I find it interesting how much you enjoy companionship with your roomy and do not wish to be alone. I think this is an aspect of marriage/couples that is deeply underplayed.
Beyond the sex, mores and biological imperatives - and improved living standards - the institution of marriage also offers, for most if cultivated, a lifetime of companionship and a deep emotional bond most crave.
There is nothing wrong with being single. But it also involves no risk and takes no effort.
It does take effort to find someone who would be a good match for you - which presumably includes a limited desire for intimacy (sex). But there is much more to marriage/coupling than that.
For me, it's incredibly difficult to find a person who I can remotely identify with. Most guys I meet understandably want the same old life of eventually settling down, getting married, having kids, etc. Things I'm not interested in doing, now or ever. I guess you could say I've given up the search for a guy I can identify and be in a relationship with.