Thirty days?!

Either things are changing and I've been out of the loop too long, or some thing's goin on in the dating world.

Recently, I've come to know about two or three couples (in their mid 20's), that are "taking things to the next level" rather quickly, in my opinion.

One couple, within a mere few months are already planning their wedding.
She has a two year old daughter, the father lives several states away, and it's rumoured that she is merely "competing" with a school-hood friend.

The other couples have been dating not quite so long, and are already moving in together.

Did I miss a memo or something?
Is it standard practice in this day and age for young people to rush right into situations that the rest of us pretty much know won't last very long?

Now, it's one thing for two people to share a house or apartment to save on living costs, but to date someone not long enough to know if they like to fart in bed and then all of a sudden co-habitat?

The sad part is that in my small circle of things, one friend is married, three have found girlfriends in the past month or so, and one is just a male whore. (you know who you are!).
To go along with the sadness of this, is that they make a big deal about my being single, or at least having not shared a bed in some time.

Come on guys:sure, I can be happy that you guys have met your other halves in a reasonably short period of time from each other. But can't you understand that it's YOU guys that have the problem of my 'celibacy' and not me?

I was with a shrew of a woman for longer than I like to admit who continues to f*ck with me.
I simply choose to remain single for the fact that if my ex is creating these 'fun' situations for me, why would I want to expose a gal to that as well?
Sure, it'd give new meaning to "share the joy".

And as far as not just going out and bedding every woman I meet, (and no, I'm not lowering my standards JUST go get a piece), where's the joy in that? It's just not my style.

So, enjoy your relationships that you've found.
I really hope they last.
;)