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You can take this to the bank: Most bachelors are happier than married men

There are few sights as nauseating as that of a couple stuck in the thick mud of new romance; when they are boiling in the stew of dopamine, blind to the world, and to the constellation of red flags that will inevitably kneecap the relationship.

When love is new, the PDA is practically unwatchable. Hands in hands. Eyes locked. Contented sighs, bookended by happy giggles. Innocent bystanders are advised to keep a safe distance, as they may be hit by a stray pet name.
Even when the love is old, it is still gagging.

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