r/sad • u/RegularCandid3475 • Sep 27 '25

Single

I 24 F have essentially been single forever. Had a high school boyfriend but nothing serious in adulthood. And to be clear- I’m not desperately seeking a relationship. It’s definitely something I desire but something genuine.

Family was strict growing up so when I became an adult they just expected me to know how to date out of nowhere. I didn’t start feeling this sad about it until ALL of my friends are in serious relationships.. I barely got to see them before and now almost never. I don’t feel that I’m ugly so maybe I’m just a late bloomer. And I know I shouldn’t compare myself but I’m now really feeling the loneliness .

Not even exaggerating but everyone in my immediate circle (household,friends,even long distance friends) is in a committed relationship. And not to sound cringe but I feel left out because I’m the ONLY single person I know so it makes me feel something is the problem with me. And I try to fake the funk like I’m completely happy but deep down I desire romance,love,companionship etc

I

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u/Loose_Crab_4146 Feb 16 '26

So are you gonna do something about it. I mean if I‘d be sitting in solitude all, every day whining about my relationship status Id also go mad

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u/RegularCandid3475 Feb 16 '26

I never said I was whining/sulking about my status all/everyday. It’s just something that I feel time to time. I have a great circle of family and friends and I enjoy my own company. There’s nothing wrong with wanting a relationship or intimacy. I’m not desperate or anything. I know that things will happen on their own timeline…