I'm not the only one who took your comments to mean that Chris, so it doesn't seem that far out in left field...
Why is it ironic Chris? I guess the reason I am so "incensed" is because I'm surprised you would take such an asinine stance. You're the one who is taking the position that since I'm not in a relationship somehow my views on one are diminished in some capacity. Really? Just because I have yet to find someone I am compatible with (for a long haul) I am somehow less able to opine on the male/female dynamic? Boggles the mind...Shea, you seem to know a lot about women and I don't doubt any of your knowledge or experience, but I do question whether or not you're following your own advice sometimes. I was largely commenting on the irony that those who know the most about the subject are currently not with someone as you might expect. If I'm an amazing soccer player, then you'd think that I'd be on a team making money instead of watching the game at home on TV. Again, irony.
I know exactly what I want Chris. Additionally I am a pretty good judge of character. I can look at someone, how they walk, talk, interact with friends and decide if that person is someone I want to get to know. Just because I see a cute girl doesn't mean that I have to go talk to her. Intuition is a wonderful thing and I try and listen to mine.
Some men are the exact opposite. For them separating the wheat from the chaff involves dating dozens of women, talking to ones they find just the least bit attractive, all for the process of determining what clicks with them. I've already done my field work.
However, am I perfect, have it all figured out? Of course not. But I am trying to be at least better.
All I can do is react to what you have posted. I feel no obligation to carry any flag for singles. My desire to find "the one" and have a relationship to end all relationships is of no mystery to anyone who knows me.I'm not calling anyone a loser here so I feel like you're looking to take offense and carry the flag of singledom in defense of an attack that's never coming.
Once again Chris, you took the time to post that those of us that are not in a relationship are somehow less able/informed to opine on the subject. For a bright guy I find that the most retarded position to take. We are all single until we find someone to put up with us. How patronizing would it feel if I said the same thing to you prior to your relationship with girlie?
As with my political views, any of my beliefs on men, women, relationships, love, chivalry (or anything else I believe in) is open to debate. I welcome the discussion.