A pity most men cannot learn from history, their environment or others' mistakes. I cannot comprehend why adult males must endure the drudgery before seeing it as just that. It's pointless. What's even more pointless however, is explaining to the "curious" why I don't need to date and marry to make a "huge" decision such as not marrying or fathering children.

When asked if I'm seeing someone, I say no. You're young, they say, take some risks and "enjoy life." The only risks I'll be taking is in the stock market...