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January 4, 2004
QUIRKYALONE
Are you quirkyalone? Never heard that term before? Neither had I, until last week, that is, when I read a review for the new book, Quirkyalone, described as the bible for everyone who rejects archaic notions of romantic relationships.
According to the official online Quirkyalone quiz, which I scored 112 on, I am "very" quirkyalone ("Relatives may give you quizzical looks, and so may friends, but you know in your heart of hearts that you are following your inner voice. Though you may not be romancing a single person, you are romancing the world."). Click here to take the quiz for yourself.
Quirkyaloners are further described as "...the puzzle pieces who seldom fit with other puzzle pieces. Romantics, idealists, eccentrics, we inhabit singledom as our natural resting state. In a world where proms and marriage define the social order, we are, by force of our personalities and inner strength, rebels.".
So, are you a quirkyalone or do you suspect that someone you know might be one? If so, fret not... apparently there's an official International Quirkyalone Day... February 14, 2004: "...a do-it-yourself celebration of romance, friendship, and independent spirit. There are no giant teddy bears, Hallmark cards or gigantic red boxes of chocolate, just honest love and displays of affection for yourself, your friends, and a lover if you have one."
Bah Humbug! Quirkyalone or not, a score of 112 or not, I'm all about giving a Hallmark card, the giant teddy bear, chocolate and roses.
Posted by Mikal at January 4, 2004 7:39 AM
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97!
Where?s my book and light the fire in the fireplace to snuggle up on the couch.
My score was 75. "Somewhat quirkyalone (otherwise known as quirkytogether):
"You are probably part of a mysterious group of people, the quirkytogethers. You share many of our quirky qualities, but you manage to find yourself, on a regular basis, in a coupled situation. Interesting."
Very interesting indeed! I like being called mysterious! I see myself as preferring human contact, but also perfectly happy to be alone and "watching from the outside."
For me, a perfect 100. Maybe we should all get together and be quirky alone together!
There's a fundamental thing to be considered here. The belief in being quirkyalone and the practice of being one. I am sure there are many people who believe in it in theory, me being one, but in practice are married, affianced, or living with extended families. It might be an uttainable , quirky, and ultimately impractical ideal for many.
I got a whopping 71!
I do not believe that your score was that high MB, the test is obviously flawed. Iím not buying the "quirkyalone garbage," you just havenít met the right woman yet. When she does come along (and she will), sheíll be the luckiest girl in the world. You are one of the biggest romantics that I have ever had the pleasure to meet ... and it suits you, you are one of the best, the roses, teddy bears, and everything in between. Your mother should be very proud of the son she has raised.
*Sigh* if only there were more men like you living in my neck of the country...I took the little quiz and got a 67, whatever that means...
P.S. I've been reading your blog recently and thought I should comment (I am a friend of a friend of yours). Keep up the excellent work!
i'm an 82 (quirkytogether...).
120 here.
Reminds me of the Woody Allen line from "Annie Hall": "Masturbation is sex with someone I love."
95! Maybe this will help me explain to my roommate ... she's convinced there's something "wrong" with me. Turns out, I'm just quirkyalone!
My ex-boyfriend is now using this "quirkyalone" idea as an excuse for having dumped me. Same guy who was at one time passionately in love with me and is now my best friend...but curiously says we're incompatible. He swept me off my feet in a whirlwind romance, declared his endless love for me, and demanded I get all my emotional needs met through him. Once he got me where he wanted me, I became yesterday's garbage. I know he's going to have another rush of an experience someday down the road and then dump that girl, too, with the belief that he's really just a "quirkyalone." Basically, I see it as just a bunch of broken promises, selfishness, and an inability to commit and be flexible in trying to work things out with someone you love. In a way, it's good that this new idea has come out. That way, all the so-called quirkyalones can be upfront when starting a new romance so that the dumpee won't end up feeling used and heartbroken in the end. I think, also, that there needs to be clarification on how to distinguish a player/user/commitmentphobe from a genuine quirkyalone.
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