Need a Roommate?

I'm pretty sure everyone wants to be my roommate. And it's not because I'm clean and organized, talented and hardworking, not to mention good-looking. No, it's actually because I have a special power, or rather, influence. People seem to get engaged when they're my roommates. I don't know what it is.

Maybe it's the way I always perfectly answer that all important question (before a date): "Axle, how do I look?"

Or perhaps my fantastic movie or restaurant recommendations go over well.

Of course, my generosity in sharing my colognes (all of which are favorites among the ladies!) could be the special ticket.

And I've always wondered if my romantic serenades on the violin, or my date-friendly piano recitals have been instrumental (yes, I know - I'm quite punny) in leading to weddings.

Maybe none of these things have anything to do with engagements. Perhaps it's all coincidence. But I'd like to think that the numbers are testimony enough: seven of my buddies have gotten engaged in the past year. Yes, they were all roommates.

So if you're looking to get married, maybe you need a new roommate. I'm as single as can be (and probably will be forever). It seems my roommates beat me to all the girls...