Not that it's any of your goddam business [:)] but:

Most SO is two years younger. "Exclusivity" was not a formal thing negotiated by representatives in swallowtailed coats. I would gladly be exclusive just to be available all the time; I've never demanded that or even formally promised it. I'd rather accept whatever she feels she wants to give than paint her into a corner where she has to hide anything.

I suppose we knew each other for three-four months before it became "serious" as opposed to exclusive. It has never been the latter. Her being able to discuss feelings for others rather than hiding them is a good way for me to know how I'm doing at really taking care of her, rather than just telling myself what a wonderful sensitive person I am while neglecting her and driving her away.

No, don't want to be single.

CC