Being alone is still preferable to being in an unhappy relationship, for whatever reason. If I don't find myself adequately compatible with someone I'd rather be fwbs than to attempt to turn it into more than it is.
I fully expect to be alone for a long time because my list of "wants" for a relationship are somewhat unrealistic, or at least won't be easy to fill. That being said, I'm perfectly content with things as they are, so in order for me to be willing to make a change, I'd have to believe that a relationship would add more to my life than it would take away.
Women generally can't compete with men physically, and I detest lowering standards in the workplace to include them. If a woman is one of those exceptional ones who can do a construction job as well as a man, she should be prepared to carry the same load, not get the nearest guy to lift the heavy stuff for her. I am especially cognisant of anyone less "able" than myself who may be in need of assistance with little things like opening heavy doors, bus seats and the like. I'm stronger than average and feel it is my self-chosen obligation to make things easier for those around me, but this is not because I feel they are ineffectual, it's just my way of trying to be a nice person. If a man holds a door for me, I will respond with a sincere "thank you" because I recognise that he is doing what I frequently do, and I appreciate that. If he does not, he is saying that he feels I am capable of doing it for myself and I appreciate that as well. Personally, I would be uncomfortable with a man that always felt it was necessary to do those sorts of things, because I would feel he saw me in a less-competent light.
Women who blither on about equality and never offer to split the check or take turns paying for outings should be shot. This is another area of antiquated thinking and makes those of us who truly do understand what equality is all about look suspicious. Generally, I feel that whoever makes the most money should pay the most frequently, but the job of paying for things should be shared, according to income. Times I've dated men who made significantly less than me, I've expected very little contribution from them for our dating. I don't feel that dating should be an unnecessary financial drain on anyone, and if you're on similar financial planes, things should be shared evenly. However, if one of you makes 100k and the other makes 20k, obviously splitting things evenly would place an unfair burden on the one who makes less. I'm tickled silly if a broke guy takes me to Taco Bell because he's living within his means and still trying to show me he cares.