David had always been a free spirit, uninterested in the conventions of traditional society. He had never been one to follow the rules, and had always lived life on his own terms. When he was in his early twenties, he had a string of relationships that never seemed to satisfy him. He found the expectations of dating and sex to be constraining and unsatisfying Eventually, he came to the realization that he didn't need sex to be happy. He could pursue his passions and interests without the complications of a sexual relationship. He found joy in the simple things in life, like reading, hiking, and spending time with close friends.