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?

[.lyricalLIES]

That's a hard question to ask, really.

I mean, in the end, you'll eventually find that sense of loneliness when everyone around you is getting married and starting their own family. They don't exactly have time to be around you and just give you that comfort you had in highschool and college. They have more important things to juggle.

In the long run, being single is something that isn't depressive. I've only had one boyfriend and that was three years ago. I've been perfectly happy and I can't say that I haven't thought of having a boyfriend. I like to be cuddled, but that isn't something you can only get from a lover. There's that good guy friend who you can just go see and talk to and hug. Plus, if you spend your time dwelling over the fact that you're single, then it'll bother you. There are so many other things in life that you should concentrate on, boyfriends should be the last on your mind. I know it is on mines and I'm happy enough.

I know I had more to say, but I lost my trail of though.