is a bf/gf the key to happiness?, or is single and fabulous not a myth? Options

[nightowl89]

I think this is worth thinking about...I'm actually writing my fall paper on the fact that even in the most feminist, pro-independent woman eras, women still seemed to need to end up married, either to fit in with society, or for stability.

There's still obviously a tremedous emphasis on romantic relationships. Teens are starting to date form a younger and younger age. I just think sometimes it's important at some point to examine why we feel compelled to find that perfect Mr or Mrs. Right

any thoughts?
I'm just presenting the question: NOT bashing relationships

Can you be single and perfectly happy in the long run?

[splitnightsky]

we were made to want and be loved, if you think about it.
so I understand why everyone wants to get married.
plus, it is wired in us when we are younger that we have to
to be happy.

I'd have to say you can be happy either way.
if you were meant to be single your whole life,
then you will be very unhappy should you get married.

personally, I really want to get married.
I like being in relationships, even though I'm single now
and prolly will be for quite a while :/

sometimes you will say you will swear off men.
cuz sometimes, they suck big time at relationships.
but then again, you may find your true love in the first person you date :)
you never know ;)