Writer's Block: Go it alone
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In general, I would say yes, qualifying that by adding , "in some sections of society more than others, it depends on whom you ask."
In my community of faith, being single after 24 is considered being a menace to society. Those who are divorced wear a scarlet "D" branded on their foreheads - or at least you'd think they do. A more efficient way of getting sent to Coventry I have not seen.
Valentine's day can bite the wax tadpole if you're single and not in a relationship. Or it can be a day to find joy in the happiness of your friends. Overall, I would say that it's not good for man (or woman) to be alone, but we're not obliged to go victim to whatever circumstances we find ourselves in - and as friends of mine have remarked, some prefer a state of blessed unattachment.
Much of the pressure comes from the marketing departments of candy concerns, greeting card manufacturers, and diamond cartels - not to mention mothers - which pressure is not insignificant. However, ultimately it's not society's place to say anything at all about a person's relationship choices.
In general, I would say yes, qualifying that by adding , "in some sections of society more than others, it depends on whom you ask."
In my community of faith, being single after 24 is considered being a menace to society. Those who are divorced wear a scarlet "D" branded on their foreheads - or at least you'd think they do. A more efficient way of getting sent to Coventry I have not seen.
Valentine's day can bite the wax tadpole if you're single and not in a relationship. Or it can be a day to find joy in the happiness of your friends. Overall, I would say that it's not good for man (or woman) to be alone, but we're not obliged to go victim to whatever circumstances we find ourselves in - and as friends of mine have remarked, some prefer a state of blessed unattachment.
Much of the pressure comes from the marketing departments of candy concerns, greeting card manufacturers, and diamond cartels - not to mention mothers - which pressure is not insignificant. However, ultimately it's not society's place to say anything at all about a person's relationship choices.
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Date: 2009-12-10 05:29 pm (UTC)As you may know, I've had practically no drive to look for love. Nevertheless, I rarely care about the oblique social pressure, and Valentine's Day (like any candy-filled holiday) is fine by me. The sight of a good romance warms my heart without making me envious.
Lately, tho, I've wondered whether I really would be happier with a wife and possibly kids... if only to enrich my dull life.