I think I like you more with each post @pappa-pepper ;-)
I've never been the man society wants me to be. Nor could I ever be.
I got married on 20th May 2012. It was a Greek Orthodox wedding.
There are no vows, no 'do you take', no 'until death do you part'.
This is it, forever!
I'd say the mark of a man is one who has the courage to follow his heart, no matter where it leads, even into darkness.
I'd say you have a pretty good heart, and it is in the right place. You have your ideals and your faith and you are following it with all your heart.
I'd say there walks, not just a man, but a good man.
Thank you @trevor.george!