You know, I have avoided this thread because it had so many posts to slog through, but it kept popping up, so I finally took the time to read it and it was great! I need to go back and add some likes to a few people based upon total quality posts in the thread. However, I did want to risk going back on topic by helping the OP with an answer to the question of whether he has a girlfriend. I suggest he says: "No, not any more. My wife put a stop to it." Honesty is always the best policy.
Most guys that say "a Girl is there to waste your time," have been dating the wrong type all their lives or have recently been ditched! Funny either way. LOL! XD
I think, a woman completes man and it is always good to have one and be committed to her for rest of the life.