[ClearCase_guy]

'Women have the emotional capital to develop and keep friendships and support networks, whereas men tend to become more isolated when living alone without women to arrange their social lives.'

Lawrence Summers might come to the conclusion that Men lack the innate ability to live alone successfully. But, so far, Mr. Summers is keeping his opinion to himself.

[CzarNicky]

I'm single, male, live alone and thought I was happy but here I am told I should be hanging myself.

[winodog]

I think the rise of the internet will make lots of men decide to live alone. The internet can be "your friend". Of course it isnt good to be a shutin and I have to take steps to avoid it but I can easily see where it can be a problem and many men would rather have a computer then a wife and visa versa.

[SamAdams76]

I lived alone for a couple of years between the Marines and getting married. At first, it was nice to be able to do whatever you wanted whenever you wanted. But it got old after a while. Eventually I stopped keeping the place immaculate and it slowly started turning into a pigsty. I always did the basic cleaning but I'd never get around to the details, like cleaning under things and cleaning the oven, etc. I also stopped cooking altogether and started eating a lot of takeout and convenience food. Needless to say my waistline expanded a lot during those two years.

[Lazamataz]

I live alone because I can snore without complaints.

[TonyBanks]

Williams said: 'All the signs are that the trend towards living alone will continue. Even more socially important is that, once people have gone solo, they are more likely to continue to do so.'

Some of us find the secret to happiness is living a single life. We just wish people would quit trying to 'fix us up'. Living alone does not mean we're lonely.

My friends have been given a 'shoot on sight' order if I decide to get married again.