Even if I werent Catholic I would choose to remain celebate/single.
It is a liberating lifestyle choice. IMO.
I still enjoy the sight of handsome men. That will never change. ( I am female before anyone reading this gets the wrong idea)
/johnny
I’m a widow 2-1/2 years, and now living the celibate life after 36 years of a true, wonderful marriage.
I’m grateful for the celibate priesthood. Although it is not exactly the same as my life, I think my incredible loss is understood, with compassion not possible for those who still have their spouses.
Selfishly, I suppose, I’m grateful.