Happily single. [edited]

"Modification" is typically realised by an adjectival group, but also by a nominal group or clause (containing a verbal element). E.g. nice men, friendly men, intelligent men.

Reading Wenjie's 1 Nov entry, am reminded that singlehood is still an uncomfortable notion for many. Hence, the modifier "happily" that almost always goes together with "single": "I am single BUT I am happy."

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Was told in a very earnest tone, that I should "just go out and get another boyfriend" so that I could get out of my current "unhappiness"; and for that matter, be a happier person in general.

Was mortally insulted at the suggestion. For one, she had judged me by her standards of happiness. For another, no one could replace the bear. The bear is the bear. He was special -- to me at least. There is no replacement and no compromise.