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July 12, 2006
Better Going Solo?
The French term for bachelor is "vieux garcon" translating literally to "old boy." It seems to imply single men becomes childish in old age with no one to please but themselves. I keep hoping someone special will save me from such a fate soon.
However, Dawn Yanek, in an article on MSN, has listed 10 reasons why it's better to stay single. In the original article, she lists scientific studies to support her points but as a counter-bitterness exercise I list why I disagree with her in most cases proving I'm not a vieux garcon yet.
'Reason #1: You have a better body.' - Regular lovemaking is the best exercise and I eat better with someone else around, especially someone who can cook.
'Reason #2: You’re more likely to achieve great things.' - True, I am complacent in love. That warm, fuzzy feeling makes me daydream 24/7.
'Reason #3: You do less housework.' - I clean more when I'm dating but my bachelor pad always needs it.
'Reason #4: You can do what you want with your money—including keep it.' - I spend more filling the void when I feel lonely.
'Reason #5: You have better sex.' - The novelty of hookups pales in comparison to a trusted partner that is creative.
'Reason #6: You’re better rested and smarter.' - Depends, snoring is one thing, endless lovemaking another. I'd rather be stupid and tired.
'Reason #7: You’re less depressed.' - That adrenaline rush at the start of a relationship (despite being tired and stupid) is well worth some depression later.
'Reason #8: You have better friendships.' - I admit to replacing good friends with whoever is the love du jour. However, my pals know I'm more pleasant when I'm not on the prowl.
'Reason #9: Your travel tales are enviable.' - My trips alone to the grocery store might be enviable tales. Even with a frozen dinner for every night of the week, I can still use the 12 items or less express checkout.
'Reason #10: You know yourself—and what you want out of a relationship.' - Knowing myself, whatever rational expectations I've set for the next relationship will go straight out the window when I fall in love.
Posted by Will at July 12, 2006 8:22 AM
Comments
Great tips. Especially for men. As I can see men are less afraid to be a bachelor then women to stay single.
This is because men can always find a lady to have some relationships. It's ok for men but not women. These are our moral establishments.
Besides: here's an advantage tip for those who are not singe:
You'll always have a person to talk to, to share your ideas, to go out, to cry, to love, to quarrell, to have sex. You're never alone!
That's better then being always in the state of looking for a new partner!
Posted by: Julia Dorofeeva at July 12, 2006 11:52 AM
