Dear Editor,

This is in regards of “Warmest Regards” by Pattie Mihalik. People get married to have a family. Marriage is not for everybody.

Concentrating on a male point of view, I don’t agree that married men are healthier and live longer. It is all in your genetics. How long did your grandparents live? How long did your parents live? What you need for a long life is to stay active and a good diet. If you abuse your body such as drinking alcohol and smoking, you are not going to live as long as somebody that does not drink and smoke.

A reason for not getting married, when you get older and go into a nursing home, you may have to get divorced to get into the programs that are available. Another reason if you are not married, you could retire earlier just like I did.

A happy bachelor,

Robert Benek

Lansford