My father may act like he's all hard and doesn't mind being alone and prefers it after his girlfriend of 6 year and him split up, but deep down I think he doesn't want to be alone. I'm not going to spend over 5 grand in decorating my house just to "not mind being alone" like him. To be honest I don't think he could cope without a woman, even if it was just for sex.
I guess the people doesn't fall far from the tree, but at least I'm honest in my desire for companionship.