I don't know that I've ever considered myself on the market actually. I've been single for the majority of my adult life...and for most of it have had no interest in seeking a relationship. I've just always been focused on my son, my work, getting a degree, etc. - and was never really one to flirt or date.
Meeting Scoote was a serendipity...and I went from "off the market - not looking" to "off the market - taken."