Great, thank you all for your responses! Jodi & Tir- I appreciate your reassurance in my belief that a boyfriend isn’t just going to automatically make me a happier person! That youtube video was interesting, and had some good points. And yes, I could ask my parents and friend those questions; but my intent isn’t to upset anyone by posing the “what-if-your-partner-died-or-left-you” scenario- I just want them to understand that I’m not unhappy being single. Again, thank you all for the responses and encouraging words!