The Four Types.

People (who are not gay and have never been married) who have gotten to their late 20’s/early 30’s and are single can be identified by their relationship histories:

Desperate for Love: No serious/long-term relationships. Possibly no dating experience at all. Either: (a) very sheltered and idealistic and likely to be super Christian; or (b) has serious mental and/or emotional issues that have not been identified or dealt with that play out in various dysfunctional ways.

Walking Wounded: A serious relationship where marriage was contemplated; typically includes having lived together at some point but feeling too young to get married or waiting until the right age/income/job status/life circumstances. Liked being in a relationship, willing to move more quickly into a serious relationship because they already had a trial run. These individuals think: “I know what I want now.”

**These people are actually still in the rebound phase, but think that they’re not. Because that’s part of the rebound. If you find yourself in a disastrous relationship with a person who is the exact opposite of your ex in every possible way, you’re rebounding.**

Scarred But Not Seriously Damaged: A serious relationship where marriage was contemplated; typically includes having lived together at some point but feeling too young to get married or waiting until the right age/income/job status/life circumstances. Typically followed by a couple rebound relationships that ended disastrously.

Unicorn: A moderate number of fairly good, well-ended, friendly, “we’re just not right for each other, good luck to you, I genuinely wish you nothing but the best”, healthy relationships. These individuals have, in a sincere, I-know-myself kind of way, decided that they’re ready to make a serious commitment with the right person.

**These individuals are extremely rare and ideal due to their more mentally and emotionally stable approach to relationships. And probably life in general.**