BlueCrystalTear posted...
"Why aren't you married yet? You really should hurry up."
"I want to find the right person. I'm pickier than most people, and that's not changing. I'm done with this subject."
Man, do I
hate
questions like that. Or my mom insisting I lower my standards, because for some reason she doesn't want me to be happy. I'm happier by myself than with the wrong person. What's so wrong with that?
I suggest you drive yourself if possible. When you get uncomfortable (it's not an "if"), just get out of there. That might be ten minutes. But it might also be a few hours. You might find a friend who's still your friend. But that will resolve your "What if?" curiosity while not causing extended discomfort or being rude.
I think it's becoming more and more socially acceptable to be single. Maybe not by previous generations, but enough of us are saying "So what? I'm happy" that it's become okay. When people really press me, I say "If I had more room if my life I'd just rescue another dog".