My beliefs are in accord with yours though I could never have expesse my thoughts so well and I admit to being disappointed when authors even mention Darcy having a sexual relationship/daliance before his marriage or with anyone other than Elizabeth during it. You are right; most everyone's thoughts on Darcy's morality are directly tied personal beliefs about intimacy before marriage. People who belief such intimacy before marriage is acceptable cannot believe that Darcy (or any modern man) could "survive" to the age of 28 as a virgin--because they probably don't associate with/know of anyone who has. Like you, I know many men (and women) who waited or are waiting until marriage.
Of course, the discussion is hardly an objective one since Jane Austen gave us zero indication as to Darcy's views on sex. So, most any depection of his sexuality or lack thereof is subjective and plausibe.
Of course, the discussion is hardly an objective one since Jane Austen gave us zero indication as to Darcy's views on sex. So, most any depection of his sexuality or lack thereof is subjective and plausibe.