How do I live as a singleton in a society that favors marriage?
When you're married, you have everything: stability, love, bliss, and the respect of the whole society. You're honored with ceremonies (weddings, showers, honeymoons, etc.) and tax incentives and just a general congratulatory respect from society.
I'm 28 years old and I've realized I'm never going to be married - it's just not in the cards. If I were going to be married, I'd be engaged by now like a normal 28 year old.
The relevant question for me is how do I live as a single person in a society that regards married people as superior?
The other day, I found myself yielding and holding the door for a married couple with a child. I about kicked myself afterward, as my actions were tantamount to "bowing" before the superior married couple.
What is good about being single and unmarried? Married folks always say that singles are less responsible - how do I live in a society that sees me as less responsible because I'm not married?