近幾年有一個詞特別流行，叫"樂活族"（LOHAS, lifestyles of health and sustainability）,他們吃健康的食品與有機蔬菜，練瑜伽健身，聽心靈音樂，通過消費和衣食住行的生活實踐，希望自己有活力。其實，我們每個人都可以成為一個"樂活族".不過我今天要說的卻不是他們，而是一個新的群體，quirkyalone,暫譯為"樂單族".他們享受單身，抱著"寧缺毋濫"的理想不肯放手。

    Quirkyalone is a neologism referring to someone who enjoys being single （but is not opposed to being in a relationship） and generally prefers to be alone rather than dating for the sake of being in a couple. International Quirkyalone Day is February 14, it started in 2003 as a "celebration of romance, freedom and individuality".

    "樂單族"（quirkyalone）指享受單身生活（但也不反對跟別人交往）,而且寧愿單身也不愿意為了約會而約會的人。自2003年起，每年的2月14日被定為"國際樂單節(jié)",用來"慶祝愛情、自由和個性".

    For the quirkyalone, there is no patience for dating just for the sake of not being alone. On a fine but by no means transcendent date they dream of going home to watch television. They would prefer to be alone with their own thoughts than with a less than perfect fit. They are almost constitutionally incapable of casual relationships.

    對于"樂單族"來說，僅僅為了不讓自己孤單而去約會，他們沒有這樣的耐心。在一次美好但卻毫無深意的約會時，他們可能在腦子里想著回家看電視。他們寧愿跟自己的思想獨處也不愿意身邊有個不太搭的伴侶。他們幾乎天生就不會跟人隨便交往。