The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And yes, there are certainly times when we aren't able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. It's called being human.
There's no evidence whatsoever that men are more rational than women. Both sexes seem to be equally irrational.
Being an old maid is like death by drowning, a really delightful sensation after you cease to struggle.