LTR is definitely work.
Being single is also definitely work.
Depends on your view of priorities and if the "right" person shows up.
A buddy got it down to, if you wanna have a baby -- get married. If not, just be a live-in partner or better yet, a stop-by-when you want type. (he's a bit synical towards the other sex at the moment, but ....)
Beyond all this great advice, I still want to settle down again and put it on paper. lolo, will probably be my next downfall too
However, renting always means you can leave when you want and your loses are basically what you payed in rent compared to your assests if you purchase! (pun intended)