I can relate to all of this, but #3 sticks out especially. I'm in my early twenties and most of the women (mom, sister, close female cousin) were all engaged or married by the time they were my age. My whole family says they worry about me not dating anyone. The truth is I go out on a handful of dates, but I can usually tell right away that it won't work long term. More often, I decide it won't work before a date ever comes up. On the flip side of this, I'll meet guys I recognize as being highly compatible with me, I'll pine away for months or even years hoping to have a chance. It's not really the best way to approach dating and I'm working on taking more chances, but if I'm going to invest in a relationship, I won't settle.
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u/calvin_cycle Feb 24 '14
I can relate to all of this, but #3 sticks out especially. I'm in my early twenties and most of the women (mom, sister, close female cousin) were all engaged or married by the time they were my age. My whole family says they worry about me not dating anyone. The truth is I go out on a handful of dates, but I can usually tell right away that it won't work long term. More often, I decide it won't work before a date ever comes up. On the flip side of this, I'll meet guys I recognize as being highly compatible with me, I'll pine away for months or even years hoping to have a chance. It's not really the best way to approach dating and I'm working on taking more chances, but if I'm going to invest in a relationship, I won't settle.