Spoiler alert: This post has nothing to do with old houses.
In full disclosure, Mal...I'm actually really digging the single life, and may never go back to a LTR again. Before I was married, I was a pretty content guy who didn't really "need" a partner for anything besides occasional companionship and some unmentionable fun
When I got married I was content and would have likely remained married, although to my own detriment. My ex was not a terribly happy person and looked for it in external ways rather than drawing from an internal well of what is truly meaningful. This resulted in a lot of cash hemorrhaging on impulse purchases as temporary "happiness" band-aids, which are always short term and never address the root problem. Eventually, she sought happiness with another man and ended the marriage. And I have run into her recently and guess what....she's no better off. So things have really improved in my life even with one less income, and I am much less stressed out personally and financially. I also found it was very easy for me to resume single life again. Perhaps people like me just do better alone.
Although, it would be fun and I do hope to eventually do some casual dating. Going out for a nice dinner and conversation, snuggling on the couch with a good movie, and yes, unmentionable fun are definite highlights I miss.