Why Am I Still Single?

A local women's magazine has a prominent headline on this month's cover: "Why am I still single?" With 30 minutes to think about why a woman might ask this question during this morning's commute, I came up with a list of possible answers. But first, a couple of caveats: yes, I've been burned by some women through a few of these reasons; no, I haven't been burned by all of them; nor am I going to say which one's I have and haven't been burned by. And yes, of course, many of these apply to the guys as well. Here's a dozen, in no particular order:

Because you smoke like a chimney, and no one wants to kiss an ashtray mouth. (This was my #1 criteria in determining whether I'd ask a woman out when I was single.)

Because you're too high-maintenance; you're not the princess you think you are.

Because you bought into the feminist myth that a career and financial independence will bring you a lifetime of happiness.

Because guys who are interested in a long-term relationship don't necessarily go out clubbing - or even drink, for that matter.

Because you don't go to church, the masjid or other place of worship, where lots of other women and/or the priest, minister, paster, imam, etc., know tons of eligible men.

Because you've filed one too many sexual harrassment complaints at work when the guy was just asking you for a date.

Because you don't eat healthy foods - or exercise.

Because you lack social skills, especially the art of making conversation.

Because you deluded yourself into thinking you can tame "bad boys."

Because you've set your standards so high, you ignore the guys who may be average looking but are great husband/father material.

Because you've rejected every guy your girlfriends - and mother - have set you up on blind dates with.

Because you don't call him first.

Any others that I've missed that you can think of?