Pairing question for doves

I was thinking of getting a dove. Been looking into cages and care advice, potentially getting a ringneck sometimes in the future. And I found that they're happy with partners. However, I don't want to have little chicks from breeding. I also saw two males might be okay together, but not females? But also I saw the opposite..? So I'm a little confused and would like some advice and knowledge.

Would it be better to have a singular dove or two doves of the same gender? I don't want the lil guy to be lonely when I'm at work.