There is nothing "wrong" with you... live by your own rules, not by others.

Simple minded way of thinking. I'm from the Midwest, now living in DC metro area. There are certainly cultural norms that dictate many beliefs like that. As someone who is single again at the age of 36, my Midwest mom was worried about me finding someone. I had to remind her there are plenty of women out here at that age that have never been married let alone not grandparents already.

Getting married young havng babies early. etc. etc. when people makes those kind of statements I see it as their way of showing you their controlling nature as they are devaluing you in their search for bargain basement whatever...eat well and leave the check for this type of neanderthal then go home alone.

Doh! NO!

I find that many people’s judgements have more to do with how they feel about themselves and their own choices than they have to do with the person they’re talking about.

You’re doing your life just fine.

Out of curiosity, suppose he had been from NYC (so no southern excuse), and instead had just asked why you hadn't married yet. And suppose it was your first date / first time meeting. Would you have taken any offense to the question?

Your pattern is not the typical one, and tha probably frightens conformists. I don't judge people's choices unless unless the reasons are really weird.

Yes. While I was in the Navy, I was treated like a deviant for never having been married at 40.

Bull shit thinking. All individuals differ. You may be "weird" but not because of that. Personally I like weird people and feel complimented to be called one. It means simply, non conformist.