Single in the city

During my recent travels to Batanes and Camiguin, island municipalities that are still predominantly rural, I noticed that life in those places is simple and nothing much is happening. Locals would ask the perennial question of why I am traveling alone. Then they would proceed with asking about my marital or romantic relationship status. I find these questions quite intrusive and rude, but I understand that my situation is unusual to them, and they probably are just intrigued. People there still marry at a young age. They do not leave their family homes. They still believe in childhood sweethearts, shotgun weddings, and ever-afters. They think that I am living a sad life.

I am not sure if I want a life that is that simple. In my space, marriage is just an option and no longer a definite life goal. The metropolis offers more activities to do, more people to meet, and more plans to realize. I can transform and have transformed myself several ways in this lifetime. I am sure that someone who knew me from my childhood will not recognize the person I have become. I am also sure that my previous crushes and love interests can no longer swoon me over. Life, whether single or married, is not sad when you do not feel that you are stuck in a rut.