Similar feelings here, although I've been married for a number of years. It took me a long time to figure out that "that's just what you do" (dating and marria

Similar feelings here, although I've been married for a number of years. It took me a long time to figure out that "that's just what you do" (dating and marriage) maybe didn't always mean it was the best thing for each individual. Although relationships are very difficult, I think it's probably beneficial for me to have a wife since she keeps me from entirely isolating myself from all human contact and also creates "excuses" for me to experience things I otherwise wouldn't (like, let's go to this play or that ballgame, where just me I'd never just go myself). Plus we can be there for each as we get older. I applaud you though for being able to see through social pressure and figure out what you want in life. I think you're right about people not talking about it.