Happiness in life is the most important thing. If you think you will still be happy being celibate then that is alright. Now here is an example of what may go wrong. If you take example of catholic priests, they have to be celibate, there is no other choice, but there are number of those who make the news in a bad way. You know, Michael Jackson like activities. If you suppress the desires inside you one day it will explode and cause tremendous damage. BTW does celibacy includes abstinence from self gratification? Like you said this is US and you have a choice of living your life your own way but eventually we have to fit in the social circle of friends and colleagues as well.