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The Drift and the March

The Drift and the March

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Ben Sixsmith
Oct 10, 2024
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As a single childless man in my thirties, I sometimes have awkward discussions with the married parents in my age group. I envy them their sense of purpose and companionship. They envy me my freedom.

Envy is a wasteful emotion, of course, but it’s something to talk about. I’ll tell them that I wish I had people to spend an evening with. They’ll tell me …

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