Heck Is (Maybe) Other People, Definitely Children

Speaking of foreigner co-worker, we had a bit of a philosophical debate as to the best quarantine scenario -- alone or with a partner?

He's newly married, and seemingly very happy, and he waxed rhapsodic about how happy they were in their love nest together.  (No, I didn't ask about the sex.  I'll remind you I'm a classy boy.)

I'm weird and single and found myself, all things considered, pretty damn happy for the month of March doing what I normally do -- reading, watching movies, taking walks.  If it isn't clear by now, I was leaving my apartment daily but not doing my usual stuff like movie-theater movies or sporting events or hanging out in cafes downtown or museums.

And of course, what about kids?  I know my sister is happily ensconced with my nephew, who is truly mature and thoughtful for his age.  They also live in an nice big house.  But I shudder to think what it would be like in a small apartment with multiple rug rats.

Obviously, types are drawn to types.  But I vote for alone.  Even with a loving partner, you're one argument or stomach flu away from disaster.