As someone who once was married with children and figured out quickly that it was the exact opposite of what I needed in my life, there's nothing wrong with being single and not having a family. I think far too many people as is look at marriage and family as validation -- "Now I'm married, have kids, and own a home, I really am an adult." Larry has a personality, and that personality probably wouldn't be altered much with a wife and children. Just look at John Nash. In these kinds of situations, I think that if an eccentric sort of person doesn't prioritize having his own family, it's definitely not something that should be expected because they wouldn't exactly be stellar at it. Look at Charlie. He's a brilliant and focused mathematician. He barely remembers to eat and show up to meetings/dates. Not exactly the kind of guy that would be good as a husband and father. And Charlie's always been this way, so it seems silly that Alan would think that bitching at him is going to make him pull a 180 and suddenly be ready for that kind of life and commitment. When Charlie's ready for a family, he'll know it. But, right now, it's not a priority for him. And the insinuation that being Larry is a bad thing just pisses me off because Larry is brilliant, funny, quick-witted, unique, and so adorable; I'd love to be like Larry.