It is unfortunate and unkind that this group in society is often made the butt of jokes. Some single people may very well carry a heavy cross, and to add to it is thoughtless and insensitive. Neither should they be treated as abnormal; they appreciate our friendship, but they do not need our patronage.
St. Paul was in all probability unmarried, perhaps a widower, and Jesus by the very nature of things led a celibate life; so both of them fully understood the situation. But Paul although he extolled the single state, balanced things by saying that "the virgin that hath married hath not sinned". On no account however does he suggest that the celibate is a kind of misfit in society or the Church.
He actually saw them as a great advantage to serve the Lord, and subsequent times have amply demonstrated how their opportunities have been used.
There are many churches and voluntary societies that have benefited from their support, and in some cases they have been the backbone of the Cause.
In many families too, the maiden aunts have been of untold help to busy young mothers, and a great influence on the children.
Other good souls, even if married, but because of their childlessness, have channelled their maternal instincts for deprived or handicapped children.