I gamble, smoke tobacco and weed and do not have a girlfriend. Only one life to live boys so make the most of it because how I am now in my 50's is a blur to me, time really does pass quickly. Like Doggylover, I have a 6 figure income so with no wife/kids, 2 a week at 1 hour fits nicely into my budget while not depriving myself of anything. I simply made a lifestyle decision about 10 years ago that I was done with relationships. I don't regret it but it's not for everyone. When I had a girlfriend, I would easily spend 10-20k a year on trips, gifts, dinners etc so the 15-20k/year on hobbying doesn't really impact me much and I have been saving for that rainy day the past 25 years. I've been blessed to earn enough money that within limits I can do what I want when I want. I may regret all this when I get into my 70's alone (if I make it that long,lol) and I certainly miss certain aspects of a relationship beyond the physical but for now I'm happy in my place in the world and have met some beautiful, sexy and charming young women along the way.