In Mary Roach's book "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers," the author explores the complexities of life and death through the lens of cadaver studies. The narrator reflects on personal limitations, noting their diminutive stature, thinness, and financial status. These factors contribute to feelings of inadequacy in the context of being single.

Interestingly, the narrator suggests that their career choice might not be the most significant obstacle to their effectiveness as a single adult. In a twist of fate, within a year of these reflections, they find themselves engaged and heading towards marriage, highlighting the unpredictable nature of life and relationships.