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Is Being Single a Choice?

Andrew B. Myers [1]Sorry about this tired headline. The question infuriates me, but my fury needed your company. I’m posting it now because I was asked by HuffPost Live to participate in a segment with Tracy McMillan, who has written the book, “Why You’re Not Married, Yet.”  The timing for me to be on the show didn’t work out, and that’s a pity. I would’ve enjoyed offering a modern perspective on what it’s like to be single as opposed to a retread of stereotypes that have long been part of the culture. I understand why Tracy’s book is popular. We humans are vulnerable and would love a quick fix. But there’s nothing broken here. That’s the point.

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