As single man , Michael Friel often faces ` ` innately hostile '' Question : Why are you single ? He asks : ` ` Why is confirmation of identity to be in contrast to confirmation of coupledom ? '' He does n't consider single state to be superior to other -- but it is equally valid .
As single man , Jim Friel often faces `` innately hostile '' question : Why are you single ? He asks : `` Why is confirmation of sexuality to be in thrall to tyranny of coupledom ? '' He does n't claim single state to be superior to coupledom -- but it is equally valid .