I've been with my boyfriend for over 2 years now (we're picking out engagement rings) and I can't imagine a happier time in my life. My personal interpretation of single people getting annoyed at constantly being set up with "this guy" is they are actually upset they aren't in a relationship. Otherwise, you would just blow them off and smile. When I've been single it was because I was happy being single and it never bothered me that people would try to set me up. I would politely decline and tell them it is not for lack of knowing men, it is just that I am not currently interested in a relationship. I sure didn't get my panties in a knot over someone trying to help me be the happiest I could be (in their mind at least)

A relationship is not some cult we are trying to get the whole world to join. It's a joyous experience when you find the absolute right one, and it saddens me to know that people out there are so cynical they can't see the beauty in it.

What's wrong with being in a relationship? I've been with my bf since we were 15… we're going on 4 and a half years now. I don't think that single people are miserable (unless they tell me they are and I'll take their word for it) and I sure am not miserable either.

And my parents met on a blind date that was set up by a mutual friend. I will admit that they don't get along 99% of the time these days, but for a while, they were happy. Nothing wrong with that.

I'm sorry you seem to have friends who won't leave you alone and set you up all the time. Just tell them to lay off maybe…?