Wasn't a typo, unfortunately. Blue State Urban Single. This town (Seattle) is really good at stripping off most elements of the Y Chromosome.
Trying like heck to shake the Women Marry Jerks stereotype, but, thus far, my experience hasn't borne that out, yet.
Still trying. Problem is, I started dating too late in life (mid-twenties instead of late-teens), and, discovering I actually want wifey and baby now that stuff is cool, it's just a little too late. Scared to death of divorce - it's ruined many a friend's life.
yup, that's the key to why fewer and fewer men want to marry - fear of the financial ruin of divorce, even when not initiated by them.
unless and until that issue is dealt with (it never will be), marriage rates will continue to decline in the US.
You're not a dud!
#1, be smart. Don't just "fall in love". Make sure it makes sense. Yes, it has to make sense. It's not simple "romance".
#2, I don't know how old you are, but it's not too late. Sometimes, it just takes a while. It can seem to take forever!
I am 37 and married at the very tail end of 35. My husband was 38. 1st time for each. I'm the 1 here who's "risky" - I risk not being able to have children by nature, and also women are the 1s who allegedly suffer more from age.
By my early '30s I was getting depressed that noone wanted me. Didn't matter how gorgeous or versatile and interesting I was, or how I related to men more than women (tomboy here).
Sometimes things change completely unexpectedly.
You're cute and some smart girl will probably recognize that and the fact you're a "nice guy"!
BTW, if you haven't, don't be afraid to try "ads" - especially on the Internet. Lots of free 1s, and some minor payments. Cast your net far & wide, instead of the narrow hovel of your real-life confines!
Eventually for me & my husband, that's what brought us together! And we only lived 5 min from each other for 15 years! Still took an ad to meet!