I guess I should be flattered since I started the whole getting married trend that MHG, as I will refer to him from now on, mentioned in the post preceeding this one.

Although I am not sure I entirely agree with his idea of winning a race.  It would seem to me that you have not really even joined the race yet; oh sure you have been training and even run a prelim or two but as for the Big Dance ^TM you are still a no-show.

I think it takes more courage and perseverance to dedicate your life to loving someone more than yourself and “Accepting the Martyrs Crown” on their behalf than to be the last single in your particular group of friends.  But then again you will remember you don't buy into all this fate crap... you're in charge of your... oh wait, not right.