Whether you're trying to rationalize it to yourself or explain to other people, sometimes you just need a well-informed reason why you just don't want to get married. Not everyone wants – or needs – to tie the knot to live a fulfilled, happy life. A lot of people marry for the wrong reasons, but not very many people stay single for the right reasons. Here are a few thoughts on lifelong singlehood. Not being married doesn't mean a lifetime of loneliness. You never have to be alone if you don't want to, married or not. Being unmarried is not synonymous with being alone. Extended family, friends and kids (if you have them – and you can without marrying!) can serve as a support system that is just as good as a spouse. The feeling of being loved can come from so many other places. Connecting with other people doesn't have to happen romantically, though you certainly can open yourself up to the possibility.