Why am I single? You asked Google - here's the answer | Nichi Hodgson

Every day millions of internet users ask Google life's most difficult questions, big and small. Our writers answer some of the commonest queries It's easy to blame yourself. But I recommend blaming Plato. After all, he was the one who alerted humans to a "lack" of an "other half", all the way back in about 400BC, so setting into motion a sense of maudlin shortcoming that has stalked the non-partnered every New Year since. Related: Blind date: 'He stood up when I arrived, Iliked that'