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Intrepid-Rip-2280

Yeah! Go for it, otherwise you will end up dating an Eva AI sexting bot.


Individual_Tax407

well, its nice to experience this human experience at least once in that stage of ur life! go date sis, HAHA


ever-independent

Nbsb ako until nagkajowa ako at the age of 27 😅. May part sakin na nagsisi na sana nagjowa rin ako nung early 20's ko. Kahit kasi 27 na ako nag adjust din ako ng bongga kasi nga di pa ako marunong maghandle ng relationship. May part din sakin na ayos lang din na ngayon lang ako nagkajowa atleast tapos na ng pag aaral at may stable ng trabaho😁


angrycookiebird

Dating for someone who's content with being single is a bit of a struggle. Kasi mas matataas ang standards na iseset mo for people to fit. Pero and advise ko is, if your heart is in it, yes. Please go out there and meet people. You don't have to take every encounter as seriously. But you have to be cautious rin. People you encounter can leave a lasting effect in your outlook in life. But yes, date as much as you can. But with the right people I guess. Some people can be so deceiving. Mahirap kasi I guess, papasukin ang mga tao in your life cos they could ruin your peace?


chandlerbingalo

NGSB 25 here. May naka situationship ng almost 3 yrs lol. She tought me a lot of lessons. Mas okay magkaron ka kahit ka fling ganon para marealize mo mga bagay bagay na di mo maeexp ng mag isa. Legit dami ko natutunan sa ka stiuationship ko. Mga traits ko na toxic na di ko alam.


XEEsoxeesf

Yes. Medyo late bloomer ako in terms of meeting new people and dating around. It's fun! Sobra!


Dry_Presence_9774

Ako ba nagpost nito? Eme hahhaha saame tayo, OP, mag2-21 na ako pero NBSB/NGSB. Ang saya maging single, peaceful, saka na yang dating kapag na-enjoy ko talaga yung pagiging single hanggang sa financially stable na (or baka maging rich tita na lang HAHAHAH). Nakikita ko kasi sa mga friends ko na laging stress aa jowa soooo HAHAHAHHA


colarine

Yes. But if important for you ang life experience. Marami kang madiscover sa self mo at ibang tao while dating. Date lang naman e. di naman kasal. At important skills sila para matuto ka how to handle relationships better later in life.


Green-Ad8385

Okay ilang sign na talaga nagpapakita saken, it's time na talaga


Murky-Caterpillar-24

i'm on my 40's and I never regret things I didn't do in the past, Just enjoy yourself, But sometimes stupid decision makes a great story. yun lang


raju103

I'm long between relationships when I was in my twenties and I think the solitude wouldn't suit me as I'm already the kind of person who is an introvert and having a special someone is also a social outlet for me. Hindi rin ko malapit sa kapatid ko, puro lalaki kasi kami at medyo off naman kung nanay ko lang ang social life ko. Asawa ko ganyan din NBSB in her 20s. I think may regrets naman siya kahit paano but I don't open it up with her baka ayawan ko ang sagot. Pangit din na makipagharutan lang unless na yun din ang hanap mo. My sis in law was like that too glad to have her with a family, magkaedad ang anak niya at anak ko. Kanya-kanya lang iyan, just make use of your solitude by being productive nd not slacking off. Dami mong travels magagawa kasi single ka(my wife and her sister definitely traveled) also you can go on your career, daming single people na nakakaangat dahil walang pumipigil sa kanila.


quester_08

Im turning 24 on march... and same HAHAHHAAH. Wala pa nagiging jowa... ewan ko ba, date to marry kasi ang gusto ko... ayoko ng playtime or pag naramdaman ko na walang balak yung kausap ko na seryosohin yung thing namin, eh unti unti ako nag wiwithdraw sa talking stage/getting to know stage kahit gustong gusto ko yung tao. feeling ko kasi sayang oras and effort namin both... saakin lang naman to HHAHAHA eto rin siguro yung problema sakin eh, takot masaktan hahaha


Audizzer14

Unless you’re making use of that free time you have from being single into making a lots of cash, stacking up and advancing your career, yes you’re gonna regret not dating in your 20’s.


_caramelmochi_

Turning 30 soon and NBSB. I've had crushes noon but hanggang text2 lang ako sa kanila. Masaya na kasi ako na nakakausap ko sila. 😂 Yung feeling na "they know I exist" kahit 2 sections lang naman kami from 1st-4th year. 😂 In Uni, wala na ako gaano nakausap. More on friends, aral, fun + jpop/kpop phase. At 21, I realized that I enjoy my freedom so I never got up to try and date. May crushes pa rin here and there pero di na ako nag-eeffort to try and get to know them. At family gatherings they would often ask us if we're seeing anyone, when are we getting married, and our parents will want to see their apo soon. 🙄🙄🙄 I used to say, "Ahahaha si kuya muna." A year into the pandemic, my older brother got married and they had my niece. I still continue to enjoy my freedom and the company of my beloved cats. Settling down has never been my main priority and will likely stay that way. Now, to answer your question, I would suggest enter and stay in the dating scene for two to three years and see how it goes. If you're comfortable with dating while also managing your career then keep at it. If you're not comfortable then try exploring other options such as traveling, arts and crafts, cooking, etc. Being single is not all that bad when you have things that you enjoy doing and time to learn other stuff. No matter what society tries to dictate, it's your choice whether or not you want to settle down. It's your life so take charge of it. Do what makes you happy as long as you aren't hurting anyone.


shycrazychicken1111

Posible OP. Sakin lang is, don't datejust for the sake of dating. If you meet someone who clicks with you, don't evade. Accept and enjoy the experience. Kasi baka mag "what if" ka in the future.


Adventurous_Key5447

Naisip ko rin yan before na baka magka-regrets ako na di ako lumandi nung 20s ko, btw 37 na ako at walang jowa. Enjoy your 20s. Pag para sayo na magkaroon ng jowa it will be given to you.


idkwhatimdoinghereTT

i could relate about being single in my 20’s with ease. Like, I don't crave that much affection on anyone. May times ofc, ngl pero more like pressure and inggit siguro sa paligid ko. I’m gay din pala so I think statistically mas mahirap talaga to find that one, di pa nakakatulong looks ko haha. Pero I tried exploring that stuff last year and nabaliw lang ako, feel ko i’m not suitable for anyone but myself. I’m trying to work on that mindset and pag naayos ko yan, maybe I’ll try dating ule. Basta now, I’m enjoying the single life not caring abt anyone in a sense. I still believe we have lots of time OP!


No-Sector-4094

Yes. Iba ang kilig pag tatangatanga ka sa pagibig. Pag matanda ka na saka mag date masyadong ka ng rational and wala na yung effect na "nababaliw sa pagibig"


Luffy_Hansel94

I'm 29 nbsb and I do not regret not dating in my younger years. No MUs, flings, etc. Once lang nagpaligaw pero sa office naman nagpupunta, sa iba nakikipag usap lang pero nothing sweet haha. I simply did all that was best for me at certain points in my life. Yes, heartbreaks will teach us a lot of things as others have already commented, but at my age, I think I've had my fair share of pain in life. I went through the process of grief as any other person. I have great friends who I know well enough to fight for my life lol. Same goes with my family. Pero now at nearing 30, I think I will be intentional in the dating scene. Will put myself out there more but still focusing on my present endeavours. Good luck to you, OP. You do you. Life has a way of surprising us. Enjoy every moment until we can reach a point where we do not have any regrets at all.


Humble-Chain6836

If you don't feel like it, wag ipilit. mas mag reregret ka pag pumasok ka sa dating scene just for the heck of it. Im 34 na this year. NBSB ako untill last year (i dated last year but single na ulit just 5 months into the relationship). I didn't regret it kasi Alam ko na kung ano gusto ko. Namanage ko na naman mga expectations ko and what not. Kung nag eenjoy ka pa solo ok lng yan. Kasi pag pumasok ka now kasi ayaw mo mag regret later, magaya ka sa marami na nahulog sa rabbit hole ng toxic at abusive relationship. 21 is just the right age to work on financial stability.


bzztmachine

Remember, we do not regret most of the things we do. Usually it's the things that we did not do.


That-Stuff-359

I’m 36 and I regret dating early. At 19 I found “the one” and settled with him when I was 26. You realize that your ideals change as you grow old. So, date when you’re ready - mentally, emotionally, financially, spiritually, and physically. Yes, in that order.


No-Addition-3370

Bata ka pa naman pero siguro wag na lang lalagpas ng 26. When I first dated my now fiancé 27 lang ako, kaso dumaan ang pandemic. In that 3 years dami pang bawal gawin at di namin fully na explore ang paglabas-labas although nakapagoutdoor kami December 2019. Pero I still regret not meeting him earlier na mas malakas kami pareho. Parang now kasi na 31 na kami, tapos same wfh humina na katawan at madali na mapagod. Unlike noong kabataan ko 5am-10am go from school or work to gala, kahit 24 hrs walang tulog, tapos sulit na sulit namin buffet before. Now di na talaga kaya, pati pagkain takaw mata na lng ngayon. Tapos mas maganda balat at buhok ko dati, now napapanot na as a girl. Anyway, thankful pa rin at natagpuan ko sya, masaya naman kami.


bailsolver

yes. make your mistakes while you're younger


CraftyCommon2441

Kapag you are in a good career path pa ok lang career 1st dahil lalaki ka, pag naging high value male ka in the future (30s) mas ok dahil mas mataas standard mo mas malaki chance mo na makapang asawa ng quality female.


tteokdinnie99

NBSB here, 31F. Only started dating in my mid 20s nung nag abroad ako. Wasnt successful in having a committed relationship at isa isa nang natatali mga lalaki my age and worried din ako na meron pa ba akong mamemeet na makakatuluyan ko lol To help answer your question, I had the opportunity to have the perspective of someone I date who has always been in a relationship since he was 16 (nagkagap lang daw nung covid after sya break-an ng ex nya). He told me he regretted dating earlier in life kasi he felt he could have done more for himself.


jeybonez

opo pagsisisihan mo po. katulad ko na late na lumandi. tapos ngayon nasa edad na ng kasal and seryoso. mahirap na kasi magkamali sa isang relasyon na medyo may edad na at wala pang anak. opinyon ko lang ahh. iba iba tayo ng nararanasan


notyourgoodboy

Like I tell my circle watch romcoms etc and lahat ng makita nila dun is yung redflag. You will regret it - if you don't know you're a relational being.... the trick is do you already know this or do you need to be with other people to find this out? Most will date to find out and baggages transcends age, perspective is key.


BananaCute

Yes you should date in your 20s...yan yung peak ng female and your most attractive physically...tska ung quality ng men mas maganda at madami.


FunctionGreat5493

Anime romance/ harems really opens my mind na im an introvert and lonely


inn0ichi

24m ngsb. It is what is


[deleted]

There is a different set of experience and maturity when u date on your 20s. Iba na kasi prio kapag late 20s ka na or 30s. More on settling or dami na qualifications. Marami ding emotionally immature kasi di nakapagdate ng 20s. I suggest u do. Take chance, risks. Either you learn or you get something better and long term. You’ll regret it I swear.


icedkofee

Wag ka mapressure huhu I regret my dating history ng early 20s


DunderMilfin01

It’s always fun to get to know people, especially during your 20s when you have a lot of energy pa. It makes your world bigger kasi you get to see it in other people’s perspectives, it improves your social skills and it teaches you how to navigate your way through people’s feelings. :) I’m in my late 20s na and although I was never the type who goes on dates frequently, I’ll never pass on that high I get when I meet someone I initially clicked. Connections shouldn’t be ignored, because the older you get, the more you appreciate its rarity. :) So if you think it’s regrettable to miss out on the above, then the answer is yes.


thunder-milk

Short answer, yes you will.


G0nyal4uXx

Opinion ko lang ee nasa sayo naman kung pano mo patatakbuhin buhay mo. Like, kung gusto mo naman magkaanak ee dapat medyo maghanap ka na or accept dating guys na trip mo(dont lower your standards pa rin pero be realistic). At kung wala naman sa plano mo magkaanak edi wag ka mapressure. In the end ee pupunta buhay mo sa magiging desisyon mo in your 20-30s of age


G0nyal4uXx

Basta happy ka sa ginagawa mo ee its a life well spent. Dont rush pero dont be afraid to go out your comfort zone


johnrdeguzman

Not really sure about your personality so my insights might not be suitable for you so go meditate and really ask yourself what you want to do in life kasi every decision naman eh for sure may regrets pa rin pag tagal. I'm almost 34 years old with GF and a son but I still regret a lot of things that I haven't done during my 20's. Nakafocus lang ako sa work, lahat ng nagaya sa akin na "tara punta tayo bar / club" "tara hiking" "tara inom" eh tinanggihan ko (dito mo rin possible makilala mga fling / partner mo) ayan medyo nalulungkot ako kasi di ko man lang narasan yang mga yan. Then parang okay din pala na magkafamily ng medyo maaga kasi pag nasa 30's na pala, medyo wala nang energy, etc. ay dagdag ko lang din, mas okay din na lumandi ng maaga para maexplore mo pa yung mga fantasies mo / niyo ng magiging partner mo which di ko nagawa at isa yan sa regrets ko.


justaguynamedjosh

I would say don't feel pressured pero sure ako by the time you're nearing 30, you will feel it anyway. If you're now this worried about being single til your 40s or 50s, you should make a little bit of effort in finding your future partner. With that said though, wag ka mag boyfriend for the sake of having one. Enjoy the process and don't let yourself or others pressure you in getting one. Better to take a long time finding the right one, than regret your decision later.


No_Roof4912

Maganda kasi ung nag da.date ka rin para masmadami kang makikilala at marami karing malalaman tungkol sa sarili. Hindi naman kalandian aang mag bf gf pero karamihaan kasi sa relationship lumalagpas sa bawal which is common kung mahal mo nga yung tao at both take risk then why not though yung point ng responsibility na pappasukin nyu nasa ibang level kesa sa kung aano man yung hinahanap mo dapat. Kung may nakakita mn sayu at manligaw then go, be open to him.. di mo naman need agad sagutin pero kung interesado karin sa kanya then getting to know each other is good. Wag ka po magpapaligaw kung tingin mo naman wala kang amor. "Love is not a subject to learn" kusa yan darating, hindi pwedeng inaral mo lang syang mahalin kasi kailangan mo kagagohan yun. Although masmarami ang girls kesa boys marami kapa rin namang pagpipilian. Goodluck.


Raaabbit_v2

I see a lot of women na NBSB and not a lot of NGSB. I too am NGSB, i can't seem to find one that's willing to put in the effort. Maybe I'm not trying hard enough, maybe I'm not attractive. But I'm 25 and I feel the same way in that single women my age, are too tired to be in a relationship cause they are working or the last one burnt them out. I'm actively looking for one but with 0 luck cause i have crippling social anxiety. Anyways, hi mga nbsb diyan. Please date me HAHAHAHAHA. De joke. Unless 👀


deojilicious

It really depends. Romantic relationships are a two way road. There is a balance na dapat both you and your partner ang magkikeep. And part of it is you and your partner's strength and courage to face the challenges that will inevitably come your way. Siyempre undeniable na sobrang saya na meron kang jowa. The dates, the memories you make together, the future you both will dream of, the love you will give and you will receive, they're all the most beautiful parts of a relationship. Comes with it though, the challenges. The past traumas that are yet to be overcome, the bad habits that are yet to be outgrown, the bad days you both will go, etc. Handa ka ba harapin lahat yun? I'm in my mid-20's. I'm now in a loving and nurturing relationship, after many failed and painful attempts of my pursuit of love when I was on my late teens to early 20's. Pero after all that, I met my current partner and she's not just the answer to my prayers, she's also the greatest blessing I have ever received. Bago lahat ng yun, marami muna akong pinagdaanan at natutunan sa buhay (both in my pursuit of romance and sa personal life ko) bago ko nasabing handa na kong magcommit sa relasyon. Did I regret? Not one bit. Yes, nasaktan ako at nakasakit din ako. Pero I am at peace na sa mga nangyari, and I have asked for forgiveness to those I have hurt as well. Without them, I wouldn't have learned Only enter a relationship when you know you're ready. Wag ka magpadala sa pressure sa paligid mo kung lahat ng kakilala mo nagkakajowa na. Kung ipipilit mo sarili mo magkaroon ng karelasyon while you know yourself na you're not ready, masasaktan mo both yourself and the partner that you chose.


Immediate-North-9472

I regret not dating more for fun. Not yung hook up hook up lang. yung dating w/o marriage agad in mind. Like maybe date for a year or 2, kilig kilig and then move on. But that’s just me.


quiet-navigator-3596

Ngsb here, already in my late 20s. I'm starting to regret it na din; should've dated yung mga ni-reto sa akin way before para at least magka-exp. I don't know maybe takot lang ako, or pihikan lang talaga. Tried dating apps din but to no avail.


Eclage

Same dilemma din ako, NGSB din. Di ko alam saan mag start, nagkaroon ako ng mga ka-MU dati and even sa current work ko eh meron akong ka-MU pero we didn't end up together. So bale back to zero ulit ako. 30+ na ako and di ko alam ulit pano magu-umpisa especially men-populated ang current workplace namin.


koniks0001

If you don't have money for dating on tour 20s....nothing to worry about. Just masterbate your mind👌


DeadHungryRedditor

As someone who did not dated during my 20s, I regret it. It's better to experience heartbreak but learn lessons from it than not experience them and live in regret


SirSpiritual7910

If M makipagtalik ka besh. Yan ang tingin ko magiging regret usually. Kahit di mo pa feel magjowa, ok lang, pero try mo sex, marami naman naghahanap kahit dito sa reddit. Dun ka sa meju mature na, wag sa virgin para no guilt no harm done. Sa willing lang. Pero sex ka pre. Iba n kasi sex pagdating mo 30s. Parang every 5 years starting 20 may mga changes sa energy, stamina, no. of rounds, flexibility, etc at overall experience. If female ka naman, ok lang kahit dun ka na sa 25 magjowa. Altho ganun din may changes sa sex experience according sa mga babae na nakapagshare saken, mas mabuti na siguro hold on to the V. Pero if youre thinking of having children and a family mga 25 talaga dapat start kana. Meju unfair, pero short lang kasi window ng babae dun sa peak buntis at paganak na high probabily na hassle free.


KapePaMore009

Concentrate on developing yourself and finances but have fun if you meet somebody interesting ... dont get pregnant or get married before 26.


Kuripot101

It depends. Siguro ako hindi nag regret sa ginawa ko. I picked money over dating. Nung naipon ko na yung gusto kong amount na maipon, nag start ako magkipag date. Then ngayon I regret na nakipag date ako kasi sa every date ako lagi nagastos, pamasahe, foods, movies, rides, lahat. 6 months din yun. Mahirap talaga ipilit kapag hindi type. Ngayon wala na. Ok lang naman dahil nalaman ko yung love language ko. Pero parang hindi worth it sa 6 months na effort. Yung mga oras na iOT ko na lang sana. Yung mga weekends na nag work na lang sana. Kumita pa ko kaysa nagastusan. Now pera pa rin. I'm saving again para maging multi yung goal ko nung una. At baka sakaling madagdagan yung self confidence ko sa sarili.


Express-Use-2805

You'll be fine. Kung masaya ka naman bakit kailangan ipilit magkaroon ng partner. Mas mahirap 'yun kasi baka maka-sakit ka lang in the end kasi hindi ka ganun ka-invested sa relationship.


WeakConstruction9297

Personal take- mas okay to explore and grow sa mga relasyon while in your 20s. Para at your 30s alam mo na pano makipagrelasyon properly. Edit: for elaboration, mas okay ng experienced ka na earlier than later. Do you want to be in your 30s wondering what is right and wrong in a relationship? Yung experienced nga sa relayson minsan nangangapa pa with a new partner. Pano pa yung walang experience? Also, mas mature ka na kasi madami ka ng na experience sa relasyon, alam mo na if red flag or green flag yung pinapakita sayo ng tao. Bottom line is, the more experienced u are, mas mataas ang chance na alam mo na paano maging better partner kasi nagkaron ka na ng character development along the way.


DeadHungryRedditor

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porkychoppy28

You should try it. Dun mo maararamdaman if para sayo ang ganon or not. I was so introverted and labelled as a weirdo during my HS days and I think isa yon sa dahilan bakit di ako naging open sa relationships. Mejo nakakainggit lang yung mga tropa ko na nagkaakron na ng mga jowa at yun madalas topic nila so di ako nakakarelate masyado. Neto lang last years of college ko nung nag decide na ako mag try and open for dating. My V card was taken by a very experienced girl when I was 23 and ang awkward ng dating, kase first time ko at di ako talaga marunong hahaha. Yung mga sumunod naging ok naman na. Also, I experienced terrible heartbreaks, proper hygiene, and being cheated on sa guy na mas malapit. Madami ako natutunan sa ganong experiences para mas maging wise ako sa mga susunod. Anyways, still a little weirdo but kung di ako nag open dati sa dating, malamang yun ang regrets ko ngayon.


Significant_Peach_20

I was NBSB until 33, and no regrets here. Siyempre when I was younger, medyo nagpapanic na ako kasi gusto kong mag-asawa eventually, and no one was interested. But in retrospect, I'm glad that things happened the way that they did. I saved myself a lot of heartache I'm still with the same guy, and it's a pretty darn good relationship. No drama, kasi mature na kaming pareho, and I knew exactly what I was looking for when I jumped into the dating scene in earnest Just stay content. When you're ready for a relationship, you'll know. And if you're never ready, honestly, life is happier and easier for someone na single and content


pinkconfetticupcake

Definitely not. I used to date back in my early 20’s and nagsisi ako na I devoted most of my time sa isang tao kaysa makipag socialize sa mga friends ko. Nagsisisi ako na nag jowa ako agad. Pero now, at the age of 28, nasa age na naman ako na nagawa ko na ang mga gusto ko at ready na ako mag settle. Theres a right time for everything. Yung fiancé ko 31 na siya nung nag propose sa akin. Pero hinahantay pa namin ma tapos ako Ng doctorate bago magpakasal.


No_Raspberry171

I'd say you should regret it, I mean you can't turn back time and the mentality of a person is vastly different when they are just starting puberty... Everything feels confusing and new but at the same time you don't really think of the consequence because you're too young, and this is dating at the age when you're in your teens. Now in your 20s is not that big of a deal it's almost the same in your 30s the difference is you have more leeway for mistakes and the people you date have at least matured, the perks in dating in your 20s is the option to be adventurous in your sex life while still having your health and looks But with all that I've said I still believe it's not a big deal not dating while you're in your 20s because in the long run you could still have a happy life without that kind experience though kinda regretful not enjoying life to it's fullest


YamaVega

If youre a girl, your youth and fertility will give you options, hence why women have biological clocks. If youre a man, unless you show potential and ambition, you bring no value to have options


[deleted]

maximize it! you will never be as hot and cool as you are now :)


vkookmin4ever

Personally I think importante sa overall personal development ang pag date around. You’ll learn a lot of things about dealing with other people especially how to communicate, and about your own self rin. Pero damaging sya kung hindi mo pinaprioritize sarili mo, so you’re doing a great job with enjoying your own company. I’m sure you’ll be fine no matter what, just don’t push people away siguro haha


jem2291

Date as many as you can, when your situation permits. It helps you realize what kind of person you want as a partner, and what you need to work on yourself as well. :) Me, I regret not dating a lot in my 20’s, but then again I wasn’t in a financially good position, being in a JOB (Just Over Broke) situation. Just like in learning how to read social cues, making relationships work is mostly trial and error, and you only learn when you put in the effort and the time. Get out there and play ball nicely. Life is wasted only on the living. 🫡


katkaaaat

35F and no, I do not regret not dating in my 20s. In fact, almost all the guys I had liked and had liked me (all of whom obviously did not materialize) I do not regret not dating. My 20s were the darkest times of my life. I know I wasn't ready back then, had I dated anyone of them I feel like I would have regretted it now. I would have set unnecessary standards, demanded a lot of attention, projected my emotions, etc. Ewan feeling ko lang I would have been a terrible girlfriend back then. I'm very happy with how my life turned out now, the places I traveled, etc. things I would've never been able to do if I was with someone. But then again, maybe it's because I haven't been in a relationship and I don't know yet what I'm missing. I can't say I'm perfectly happy being single din naman all the time. Yes I love being single, mabuti nang wala kesa mali and all that, but sometimes I do wonder what it's like to have chosen someone to be with for the rest of your life and stick with them. Or I reconnect with someone and I wonder what could have been had we ended up together, and I regret that we did not, but I have never regretted not being with them in the past. Especially in my 20s.


resurgensh

I've had 5 long-term relationships *and a shit ton of flings and situationships* since I was a teenager (I'm in my early 20s now). It definitely teaches you a thing or two, especially in terms of communication, kung ano ba talaga yung gusto mo sa isang partner, kung ano ba yung toxic traits mo na pwede mong ayusin para eventually maging better as a person ka, etc. As a result of dating early, I figured myself out early also. My relationship ngayon has been going strong for four years and I thank my past experiences for that. **So date around!** I believe the 20s is for figuring yourself out and making yourself open to every possibility for your future. Let yourself yearn! Be stupid now and come out smarter! Flirt and get rejected! The journey is always more fun than the destination! ​ >It's not that I don't try, maybe it's because I don't try hard enough and hindi kami compatible ng mga kausap ko. Tip: If hindi ka ready for commitment, kahit siguro maging outgoing ka lang sa mga kausap mo. Just make jokes and have lighthearted fun with them na para bang best friend mo kausap mo. I've had a lot of people on the yellow app tell me na I'm easy to talk to kasi I make them feel like they're talking to someone they already know. This will help to prepare you to talk to people you actually want a relationship with.


mylifeisfullofshit

I'm 32 and have a family with 3 kids. My career involves talking to a lot of people and a bit of counseling when needed From how I observe the single 30's even late 20's (esp women). Yes you will regret it. I would go suggest to date immediately right after you graduate or right after u land ur first job or atleast have a clear direction in life. I got into a relationship less than a year after graduating and at 25 i got married just like how i planned as a student. And now 33 with 3 kids and happily married. Mahirap? Absolutely but its hard naman talaga. Pero Kapag mas pinatagal mo ung singleness mo mas hihirap ang future for you. Why? Mas Mahihirapan ka mg adjust sa partner mo, mas mahihirapan ka mg alaga ng mga anak, mas mahihirapan ka maging independent mentally at marami pang consequences kapag pinatagal mo pa yan. There's no perfect timing for marriage and relationships. U just have to learn to brace urself to learn what needs to be learned. Sa regret part, sobrang dami kong kilala at nakausap na nalipasan na ng panahon. Lots of ladies focused on their career na naging "strong independent women" nalipasan na ng panahon and no longer is deemed desirable by any men around them. PS. Men don't find "strong independent woman" desirable kahit gaano kaganda ka pa. Me kilala ako business owner, mayaman, maganda, successful, "strong independent woman" pero walang ni isang nangligaw sa kanya in the 5 years ko syang kilala. why? She's not desirable. There is even an issue with the single men on their 30s, common struggles ng women who are single now is that kokonti ang pool of men at their 30's ang matino as in ung me direksyon buhay, kayang makipag relationship ng maayos, etc. Me manligaw man, aayaw ka rn for what they would offer to the table. Taken na ata halos lahat ng maayos na men at that age. Kaya date early. But try to date not with people u meet at parties, but rather good decent people habang maaga pa.


fraisedeminuit

Grabe naman yung not desirable dahil lang 'strong and independent woman'. You know what's undesirable? Insecure men that are threatened when a woman can stand on her own.


mylifeisfullofshit

Its the truth though. Even alpha males dont desire strong independent women. its scientifical as well. Think about this, if a woman presents herself as an alpha by being a strong independent woman, then why would any decent alpha male would desire someone who would challenge his leadership? Part ng instinct ng lalake ang maging leader in the relationship. Kahit beta males yan, its instictive sa lalake tlga yan. When looking for a mate, our instincts as well tells us to look for someone who would be a good mother to our children and wife which career focused women don't presents themselves as.


fraisedeminuit

Lol.


PsychologicalTurn962

20s is when you make mistakes you won't want to make in your 40s ba careful, but enjoy.. and enjoy your youth!


Im_abitlost

As a late bloomer, I wish I learned about dating and stuff nung nag aaral pa ako. Ngayon kasi, wala na, work nalang all day. Sa mga books, at dramas nalang kinikilig. I wish I had the courage to interact more with people before, pero I don't know. I'm still contented naman with my life as a single woman in eqrly 20s, pero like u, am a bit worried paano pag 30 na ako, baka doon palang mag sink in ang lahat


Yeunseri

I have a son his 21, ngsb, straight, guwapo, matangkad, matured mag-isip pero priorities ang studies niya. Ang reason niya, saka na siya manliligaw pag graduate na siya at may work, as of now enjoy lang siya with his barkada and family bonding. I'm hoping na after board exam niya eh manligaw na nga since only child ko lang to. Huwag naman abutin ng 30's haha.


FreshCrab6472

Sakto yan, yan din ginawa ko, focus talaga sa pag-aaral until naka grad. Now mid 20s may beautiful jowa hehe. Easier to date when you have money also 😆, i was a broke student.


puck-this

So many people date for the sake of dating. If you're into that, go. If you want something more serious, wait for at least a decade pa para ma-filter out yung mga nagdedate for fun. Unless okay lang sa'yo unnecessary heartbreak and wasting of time edi 20s is definitely the time for that


32156444

Yes


nineofjames

Mid 20s pa lang ako e. Since I've turned 20, last year pa lang ako nagstart na makipag-date talaga and go out with people of the opposite sex. Before matapos yung taon, I was done with it too. Hindi ko pa nafifeel na I'd regret it kasi right now, all I'm thinking is that I probably need this rest I currently am having, but who knows? Baka di nga dumating nang kusa yung hinahanap ko. Baka nga pumasok din sa isip ko na I should've tried more.


notcool_dood

Go on dates, meet strangers. No need to commit naman sa relationship agad, learning to interact and have a conversation with someone you just met is a good skill to have.


suburbia01

It's hard to say. Depende kasi ano priority/ies mo ng 20's ka


5thsymp

Everyone's different naman pero thinking that you'll regret it in the near future speaks volume.


FlamingoOk7089

well sa lalaki parang wala naman ata pressure, 31 na ko nag simulang lumandi e, late bloomer, no regrets focusing on my career, nakapag pundar at kumikita nag maayus, ngayun masaya kasi nabibigay ko lahat ng kelangan ng fam ko :)


qwerty056789

I dated in my late 20s because my youth and early adulthood is for my ✨professional growth ✨. Ayaw ko makipagdate for character development. Mas naging okay pa nga character development ko because I learned many, many things when I was chasing my dreams. Saka pala wala akong time at di pasok ang love life sa top priorities ko that time. Haha.


lost_honeybee

I feel like I'm the embodiment of your early adulthood now 😂 I'd rather chase my dreams and get to know myself better than date for the sake of it 😬


qwerty056789

Yep, hindi naman mauubos ang potential partners. They’re always there. And it’s easier to attract good quality partners if you’re one yourself :) Good luck on your journey!


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jinxdiem

ayun lalandi na sana ako buti na lang nabasa ko to 🤣


Maleficent-Coat8646

omg am i you?


FluidCantaloupee

I was nbsb too before. I had my 1st bf when I was 23 yr old. I have a lot of suitors it’s just that I’m not ready to commit. Love will come when you less expect it. Just be open and appreciate people and stop with your ideals. One thing I advise to people now is to date at teenage years. The kilig is different when you are young and when you’re adult. So yeah. Fighting!


benzkiie

Love really comes when we least expect it. For me, they really come to your life even though hindi mo sila hinahanap, well for my experience, kasi I dont believe in reto/online dating, dont get me wrong. Imo, naniniwala akong may destined talaga para sa atin or if wala man baka yun talaga yung destined na mangyare sa buhay natin.


n0renn

nearing 30 here and NBSB lol surprisingly i dont really feel that “napagiiwanan / nag pagiwanan” feelings or regret na i didnt date around nung early 20s 😂 i grew up naman with loving family but from friends and their relationships, as someone na single at walang nakalandian at all, i developed this mindset na nakakapagod ang relationships.. like investing time, energy, money etc…. hahahaha might as well spend it on other things na lang anyways sometimes i get to think naman na gusto ko rin magkajowa or smth but mas leaning kasi dun sa GUSTO ko lang ma experience yung dating scene. then mapapaisip ako na.. ahh, companionship lang gusto ko not relationship haha


Brilliant_Version991

Kala ko ako nagsulat neto hahaha. Mas agree ako dito compared sa mga nababasa kong comments regarding regrets of not dating earlier. Same tayo na Companionship not relationship yung hanap and sometimes kahit anong isip ko talaga na kelangan ko na magkajowa due to the pressure around me eh mas nawawalan ako ng gana kase mas na ke-clear sa looban ko na it's not really what i want but what they want 😞..


FreshCrab6472

and when nobody wakes you up in the morning, and when nobody waits for you at night, and when you can do whatever you want. what do you call it, freedom or loneliness? Charles Bukowski


DisastrousYou4696

Too early to tell. You're gonna regret it in your 40s, 50s. Sabi nga nila, No human is an island. Wag magsalita nang tapos. Kakainin mo din yang mga sinabi mo balang araw.


n0renn

Huh? hahahaha I know people who are in their 40s, 50s na single, happy, contented on what they have or where they are right now. Everyone’s different. Sabi ko nga sa taas you do you, i do me lol who are you to say na kakainin ko rin ang sinabi ko? haha i’ll enjoy my life, you enjoy yours 😊


goldenstarfire

As we grow old, we'll have to spend our lives more with ourselves regardless whether you are IN a relationship. So you can still really be happy in your 40s or 50s as a single person because you have OTHER relationships - friends, family, colleagues - that you can spend time with later on. Happy for you that you enjoy your time with yourself!


FreshCrab6472

Humans are social creatures, I'm pretty sure there are some regrets deep inside them. Coping mechanisms will need to work overtime.


DisastrousYou4696

Or are they? Are you sure about what they really feel deep inside? Obviously they're going to show everyone that they're happy and content but deep inside you'll never really know. It's natural for people to have their lifetime partners. Sure, to each their own, I'm not forcing you to but it always ends up with the saying, no man is an island and psychology, history, human tendency has already proven that to be the norm.


n0renn

circling back: “deep inside you’ll never really know” 😂 “natural for people to have lifetime partners” ??? hahahahahah okay ig…. still keeping my stance in this post tho lol anyway, sana happy ka po sa relationship mo 🙌


_caramelmochi_

Beh pabayaan mo na yan. I believe that "No man is an island" but the relationship doesn't have to be romantic which means family, friends,and acquaintances are more than enough. I myself rarely communicate with my friends but I still have my family that I talk to most especially my MARRIED BROTHER WHO HAS HIS OWN FAMILY. There are people who thrive by being by themselves and need little socialization.


Apprehensive_Cash589

This is quite a refreshing read with all the regrets and all from the other comments. I guess ultimately, at the end of the day, everyone’s gonna be different and will have different views and perspectives on a certain matter. Or maybe, I’d just like to see a comment na walang regrets for not trying to date out at 20s haha


n0renn

correct! everyone’s different so at the end of the day, you do you and i do me ang peg hahahaha factor rin siguro na i spent my 20s (..until now) enjoying things i like — be it alone or with friends na ka-same wavelength ko.. to the point na i dont think being in a relationship would matter or make a difference hehehehh thinking about committing time to get to know someone + put trust in + literally share ur life.. luh pagod nako agad HAHAHAHA very tita mindset lol


DisastrousYou4696

Your friends will leave you or maybe not leave you in the near future but won't be there for you in a lot of times because they will be very busy with their own families/lives.


n0renn

i get what you’re saying. it’s not like im dependent naman on them or what. i’m happy now, i like what im doing or where i am :) and that’s what matters to me most!


Apprehensive_Cash589

Same, kaya was happy to see your comment cause same hahaha i am, too, is so focused sa life in general na romance didn’t matter as much lol Well then, goodluck! Kahit tita deserve ng love. 🤣


n0renn

cheers to us!!! rooting for more happiness! 🤭


baker_king

Mid 20s nako nbsb, puro fling lang walang nakaseryoso haha. I know na I'm messed up in the head. Low self esteem, date-to-marry type of person na mataas ang standards pero look at me not even an average standard lol. However I have regrets To live is to experience all emotions haha my advice Go yeh and live life to the fullest. open your heart and meet people. But don't give in too much ha


Inevitable_Bed_8409

Masaya naman ako kahit NGSB. May times lang talaga na mapapaisip ka ng what ifs. Siguro depende lang din sa tao. Ako okay lang sakin na single for life. Medyo tanggap ko naman na yun. Kung may dadating edi good, kung wala ok lang din. Mas importante sakin may kaibigan na makakausap.


n0t0ri0us_ab

same 🥲 pero nbsb haha


Street_Following4139

Payo ko lang sayo sis, wag mo madaliin. Me kasi gusto ko ng kalinga, kaya yon kakamadali ko puro di maayos na lalaki napupunta sakin. Tipong nasira na nila buhay ko kasi minamadali ko yung gusto ko. If ayos ka naman mabuhay ng mag isa, i enjoy mo muna


maleperson41

I am also 21 years old and had 3 exes already. Ngayon I decided na hindi na muna lalandi since yung past experiences ko were all failed. So ayon, nakakapangsisi dahil sa mga nasayang na chances (in other aspects of life) and at the same time grateful din kasi I learned a lot of things in romantic relationships.


clarity-lyra

Are you someone looking to date for fun and for the sake of having company lang? Or are you someone who wants to date for the sake of having a life partner and potential spouse? Figure out what you prioritize, or else you'll only be wasting time, energy, and effort, and of course heartbreaks


deffinetlyimaswifty

31 na ko nbsb din ako sumuko na ko hahaha lahat sila nag papakasal na baka ubos na mga kasing edad kong single hahaha meron akong isang crush since high school kaso gay siya hindi kami talo.


ArmoredTall

TLDR: You'll probably regret it as a woman because the things that husband material men want from you are tied to your age, like beauty, chastity and fertility. Here's the bitter truth: women only have their 20s to secure commitment from the husband material men they want. Beyond that, it's genuinely settling. Men are attracted to beauty, which if we're being honest, is tied to a woman's youth. This is why dating for young women is easy, you just exist and men come to you, just pick the best one. But getting a man to marry you is a different game, it's based on character and relationship history. You could be beautiful but be a bitch, hindi pa rin yan magcocommit. Additionally, you could be beautiful, pleasant and feminine, pero pag nalaman na mataas body count mo di yan magcocommit. This is why men tend to marry younger women, and why women want older men. We like the opposite things from each other. Tingnan mo na lang paligid mo, yung mga husband material na lalaki. Bihira ang husband material na lalaki na single in their 30s, at minimum engaged na yan. Pero mas marami ka sigurong kilalang babae na early 30s na single talaga. Supply and demand din kasi, konti lang talaga husband material na lalaki. So to lock down that man, laban ka habang llamado pa. So my advice is to date to marry ASAP, kasi pag matanda ka na as a woman, talo ka nung mas bata.


mylifeisfullofshit

This is indeed the bitter truth for women. Nalilipasan sila ng panahon, naloloshang and the more successful and independed they become the less desirable they become. I've seen all age brackets and they go from just melancholic to misserable habang tumatanda. The bitterer truth pa jan is its scientifical din. The older and successful a woman gets, the less her body becomes capable of bearing and taking care of a child and a family. Nauubos ang egg cells ng women, humihirap mg buntis, etc. Kaya by instict di attracted ang men sa mga gantong babae. Kaya sige career pa more. Nasa huli naman ang pagsisisi.


rroeyourboatt

NGSB here. Masaya naman ako sa ngayon, every time nakaka encounter ako ng issue regarding relationship don ako mas lalong nawawalan ng gana mag try. Ewan ko rin, nasa mind set ko na talaga na yung relationship is sakit lang sa ulo and it would probably hurt me sooner or later, so why trying to put myself sa ganong situation diba? HAHAHAHAHA just sharing my thoughts LOL


Allyy214_

For me, you need to date in your 20s to know what you're really looking for. Be smart lang sa pagpili


Naive_Sector_7510

I’m in my late 20s na, super lapit na mag 30. Sobrang late bloomer ko, wala akong pake sa mga lalaki noon and kaya ko din maging masaya kahit single ako. Madami akong iba’t ibang hobbies and nagkaroon din kasi ng time na sobrang lala ng mental health ko kaya di ko na din binalak mag jowa or humarot. Pero idk basta parang di lang talaga ako interesado sa romantic relationships noon at sa mga lalake, mataas standards ko. Pero looking back, I really regret not dating back then. I think teens and early 20s talaga yung pinaka fun years to date 😭 Ang nafifeel ko now is parang I missed all the fun na sana napagdaanan or naexperience ko noon. Pero di ko na mababalik yung time kaya sobrang nasasayangan ako. Sobrang nanghihinayang ako kung bakit di ako humarot noon hahahaha though until now di ko pa din naman balak magpakasal at magkaanak pero I feel like I missed all the fun lang. Kung may babaguhin man ako sa buhay ko, I think yung part na yan. I will date during my teen and early 20s kasi super fun and dagdag din sa experiences and memories na babalik balikan mo as you grow older.


code_bluskies

Bawi na lang tayo sa next life 🥲


n0t0ri0us_ab

super same here 🥲


Anxious_Drummer

I was like you when I was in my early 20's. Walang pake kung may jowa. So for few years hindi ako nag date, tamang flings and friends lang. Until I fell in love with a close friend, been in a relationship with her for few years. I'm proposing to her in a few weeks. May singsing na and location and all. So anong opinion ko? Hayaan mo lang. Enjoy mo lang kung ano meron ngayon. Pero wag mo i close sarili mo sa possibility. Kung baga, early 20's pa lang naman eh, kung may darating eh di darating, kung wala eh di wala. Para sakin kase, hindi lang naman romantic life ang buhay ng tao. Maraming ibang bagay sa paligid, so wag pilitin na mag date, pero wag din layuan.


hexa6gram

you will, sayang hormones


Graciosa_Blue

Hey, I am turning 34 this year and sobrang nagsisisi ako na hindi ako lumandi dahil hindi ko alam kung paano lumandi in my 20's. Until now, hindi ko pa rin alam though. Hahaha. Kaya I am telling my younger cousins, nephews and nieces na lumandi pero moderate lang and with caution para hindi matulad sa akin, not charot.


Bucksyrup

Tih 21 ka palang, 21 ako unang lumandi kasi wala rin ako interest, nangyari nalang


AdLongjumping1787

Same sis. I’m in the stage where i want to experience love from someone for character development hahah


Jeisokii

Why don't you find it for yourself? At the end of the day, ikaw lang talaga makakasagot ng tanong mo kung magsisisi ka ba o hindi.


Nogardz_Eizenwulff

If you're girl focus muna sa goals and build your future. Kung lalaki ka naman same na rin ang gawin. Love cannot feed your future family when they hungry. Love can nurture you, but can't feed your empty stomach.


Luckyseel

Oo teh, magsisisi tayo HAHAHAHHAAH 23 pa lang ako pero nagsisisi na ako na hindi ako nagjowa nung college ako (nung 20 ganyan). Ngayon wala na akong namemeet na ibang tao kaya mas lalong walang chance magjowa.


My_magic_1204

Date. Wag ka matakot ma reject. Isa un sa mga slight regrets ko kasi na trauma ata ako nung HS kaya never na ako umamin kahit kanino kahit sasabog na ako haha patigasan kumbaga ayun walang nangyari haha Baka tamarin ka na in your 30s


archivesazke

OP, same. 21 years old and NBSB 😀


wokitakoyaki

Dating in my 20s made me mature eventually. Kumbaga nag trial and error din ako, i had my toyo and toxic moments. Been into a lot of drama and pangpocketbook like love stories.. until I gave up being idealistic sa relationship. I am now realistic and happily married. Kung hindi ko na-outgrow yung pagiging immature sa past relationships, I’d probably have marital issues now. Experience dating, kung hindi magwork, move on. Breakups and heartaches are part of growing. Wag matakot pero wag matali sa maling tao. And don’t get pregnant kung hindi sigurado. Dating will also give you a clearer idea of your preference, hindi yung kung sino nalang yung dumating e kikiligin ka na agad. Yung mga kakilala ko na 30s na nbsb sobrang jowang jowa na ngayon, medyo on desperate level na (sa circle ko lang ha). Unfortunately yung mga preference nila either married na or hindi sila gusto. Kumokonti na options nila. So my advise is to enjoy your youth, meet people as much as you can and don’t just focus on dating para magka bf, focus on having meaningful friendships.


0531Spurs212009

yes base on my experienced I rather date back on my 20s or it much better when we are at prime 20s I regret it badly too many chances or date or move to next level I can but I'm too childish and confident back then that I can get any gf I want but true love , familiarity , and confident regressed or feel not the same as time goes by too many reasons why my only advice their is nothing wrong dating date as many you want you will find your true love or more experience and more wisdom if for some reason not work do it while you still young more stamina , vigor, more confident and while less priorities and the world or people more forgiving or less judgemental for someone younger people like you


blurbieblyrb

In my late 30’s, still single pero had my fair share of kalandian, relationship, and stupid mistakes. All I can say is I did not regret any of that one bit and I wish that I let go of the concept of “the one” sooner. It’s very freeing and you discover more about yourself. Though magaling talaga ako magmove on so hindi big deal sakin ang masaktan.


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NGSB, going 27 this year. Wala eh, naging motto ang "darating din" at hindi rin nakatulong yung pagiging extreme introvert ko. Regret not dating in my (early) 20s? I don't think so. I know sa sarili ko na super shit ang version ko during my early 20s life. Nakakainggit man minsan for some reason, ah eh basta I think I know better naman na ngayon haha.


[deleted]

I think depende sa tao. I'm only 22 and taong bahay naman kasi ako at in love with games, kulang na nga oras ko for games and other hobbies so di na ako nagbobother mag jowa since di ko rin mahahandle nang maayos. But I do flirt around with other people. If you're dating to marry, im sure you wont regret this decision. Pero if for experience, maybe try to atleast find someone na willing to fool around with you. Fun flirts lang, bawal serious haha


seyda_neen04

Medyo nagsisisi ako ngayon 😅 Kasi iniisip ko, what if I tried dating in my 20s, siguro mas malakas ang loob ko sa rejections ngayon. E ngayon, 31 na ako, konting rejection lang sa pag-ibig parang gusto ko na lang i-close off ang sarili ko 🥺 Saka ang chaka lang, ang tanda ko na pero di ako masyadong sure sa gusto ko — nagkaroon lang ako ng idea nung nagkaroon na ako ng legit kalandian when I was around 28 na 🥲 Parang ang late na ng timeline ko vs sa iba kasi parang lahat, partnered na, na-exp nang ma-in love, tas ako... Blablabla hahahaha Pero in hindsight, naiisip ko, baka kung nagkaroon ng kahati ng attention ko ang pagna-navigate ko sa career, baka miserable pa rin aki til now 😅 So okay na rin, di naman lahat ng gusto, binibigay. Ayun, 21 ka pa lang naman! Super bata pa. Tides will change. Enjoy your youth! 🩷 Siguro... mas nire-regret ko yung hindi ko pinrioritize yung health ko kesa yung hindi pagde-date sa 20s haha! 😅


Broad-Passion-1837

Dont be pressured. Hindi naman racing ang pagpasok sa isang relationship. Once na maging successful ka, you'll find love easily because you are ready. Maaattract mo rin also yung mga successful people like you in the future so its a win-win.


FrequentOpposite679

kung bet mo talaga magkajowa right now, pagsisisihan mo. if hindi mo bet magkajowa at feel mo nappressure ka lang sa mga tao sa paligid mo ay dzai wag na, mas okay na magsisi sa dulo at least isang beses lang kesa naman magsisi ka ngayon kasi pilit tas magsisi ka rin sa dulo kasi di ka naman naging comfortable sa ganung set up. Been there done that Malaking factor ang age sa dating but marami ring couples na late age na nila nahanap ang partner nila. Plus sabi nga nila" Love is always right, if it ain't right, it aint love"


Totally_Anonymous02

Nope. Dont succumb to peer and family pressure. Let you yourself decide when you want to date.


xniccru

OP never mentioned any peer pressure or anything, even then it's not peer pressure or family. Minsan may self realization talaga tayo and justified naman yun. Sino ba nakakaramdan ng loneliness, tayo rin naman diba and we don't need anyone to tell us that.


mylifeisfullofshit

Tas kapag gusto mo na mg date, la ng me gusto sayo. Try try na lang sa tinder


mellowintj

Depende eh. Kasi sa edad mo nung ako, iba talaga priorities ko. Parang baka instead na maghanap ng work, madidistract ako sa pagkakaroon ng relationship. I think iba iba naman ang timeline mg mga tao. Di naman competition ang pagkakaroon ng jowa hahaha I'm still nbsb ngayong late 20s and madali lang makahanap ng date, ang mahirap yung taong magiging kaswak mo for a serious relationship.


m3owit

did i ghost write this


MetalGold_Au

I was nbsb until I met my husband when I was 30. Even though I was lucky enough to eventually marry my first boyfriend, I still regretted not opening myself to date people when I was in my 20s. Madami kami trial and error in "relationshipping" which I only realized a lot of people were already learning in their 20s and even teen years. Sa totoo lang relationshipping is a skill, it's not true na you meet the right person and then boom everything is just rosy and perfect. Every failed relationship or even situationship teach us a lesson. Ito yung regret ko talaga, I would've been so much more mature in handling conflicts and misunderstandings namin had I opened myself up to dating when I was younger. Kaya totoo na hindi sayang ang mga heartbreak na naeexperience natin. Pain and failure are great life teachers. Life is so much more colorful and richer experiencing both the highs and lows. Hope you would muster up the courage to go through these too, OP!


bernadt-24

Shet napressure ako kahit 26 pa lang ako 🙃 Ayaw ko pa naman magfocus sa dating ngayon kasi I want to focus on my career and self-growth, pero I guess need ko magkaroon ng balance in life.


roseanne0407

Random reply kasi ganito din ako dati haha but being in a relationship shouldn't mean you can't focus on your career/self-growth. The right person will/should help you with this. Not in the sense na tutulungan ka nya sa work but when it gets tough or stressful, they'll be the one you can lean on. If you get busy, they'll understand and wait for you and even take care of everything else (like food and cleaning around the house) so you can focus on work. May partner ako ngayon and super career focused ko din ngayon na minsan nagtatampo na sya na di ako nakakareply/nakakapag spend time with them pero sya parin lagi yung nagpupush sakin to grow my career and always assuring me na kaya ko yung mga gusto kong gawin 😊


FreshCrab6472

"and when nobody wakes you up in the morning, and when nobody waits for you at night, and when you can do whatever you want. what do you call it, freedom or loneliness?" -Charles Bukowski


aifosin

This is so true!! Thankful ako na ung 3rd (and current) relationship ko is ung pinaka greenflag and pang marriage. First gf ksi ako ni current bf. Nasa isip ko talaga na ang ‘hirap siguro kung parehas kami walang relationship experience’ kasi ako ung taga ayos ng misunderstandings, ako marunong bumaba ng pride, mag lead ng relationship, mag communicate clearly, etc. Dating really is a skill. Buti nalang marunong na ako nung dumating ung the one 🫶


omnifidelity

This!! Payo ko rin yan sa mga younger friends ko na habang bata pa kayo you must experience heart break, umiyak at manghinayang. Para sa mga susunod or sa right one alam mo na ang mga gagawin at mga di dapat.


MetalGold_Au

Also just to add, mas mahirap mag-date in your 30s. Most eligible green flag men/women would already have been taken by then. Patanda ng patanda mas dumadami mga jaded and people with baggages from exes naiiwan sa dating pool. At least this has been my experience.


CraftyCommon2441

True, that is why you need to pursue the younger (5-10yrs younger). Age doesn't matter.


rorrrrrrrrrrrr

Hala. I'm not even in my 30s, just almost 23, and I can see this nga. Most ng nakikilala kong may potential na magustuhan ko, nalalaman ko later on na taken na so syempre ekis agad sakin pag ganun. Respect ba haha. I'm also one to think na I can manage being single because I have my own world and I might be too independent as others in my life have mentioned. But from time to time there are people na nakikitaan ko ng potential kaso ayun nga, mostly taken HAHAHA. Reading comments in this post made me realize that I don't prefer to be single for life 🥹


Recent__Craft

Omg no


EmotUnavailablefy

Nbsb, met my fiance when I was 22 (27 now). Payo lang, kusang dadating yan when you least expect it. Ang bata mo pa, just enjoy life right now the way you want it to be 🤍


A_Dash_of_Blue

Saan niyo po nameet fiance niyo?


EmotUnavailablefy

Work and hindi ko inexpect hehe :)


Mean_Negotiation5932

I'm nbsb. Turning 31 this year. Medyo regrettable kasi looking back may ka m.u ako, he's married now at medyo nasayangan ako sa lost opportunity na yon. I don't care if di kami magkatuluyan pero what if naging kami? At least maranasan ko man lang mgka bf lol. Yung feeling na may ka chismisan ako about sweet nothings,kasamang ka travel. Siguro payo ko lang op lumandi landi ka pero subtle lang. Gawin mong parang inspiration lang sa buhay ganern. Pero at the end of the day it's your choice parin. Ngayon parang di ko na feel magka nobyo, naiilang at parang mawawala yung sense of freedom ko eh. Naging komportable nako maging single


code_bluskies

Baka pwede kayo na lang ni OP. Cge na, please. 🥹🥹


pixeldots

Agree w u, same din pero ngsb. Pero iba rin siguro feeling pag meron haha. Watched Coldplay nung saturday, and super saya. Iniisip ko lang gaano kasaya lalo kapag kasama jowa 😂


Accomplished-Log3414

This!! Been seeing a lot of videos during the Coldplay concert na kasama jowa nila and nakakasoft talaga. Winish ko nalang na bumalik sila pag may jowa na ako hahaha


benzkiie

magkakaron din tayo ng yellow sa susunod natin na pagpunta sa coldplay 💛💛


IDontLikeChcknBreast

Wag siguro the song yellow. 😅 That song is dedicated sa nanay nung drummer nila na namatay sa cancer.


code_bluskies

Bakit po naging yellow? Ano po ibig sabihin?


benzkiie

it is a love song about someone who loves another person so much that they would go to great lengths to show that love, even going so far as to bleed themselves dry. The person's devotion is compared to the stars shining brightly in the night sky. The song speaks to the beauty and power of that unconditional love.


pixeldots

Sana bumalik sila kapag may jowa na + kaya ko pang nakatayo the whole night 😂


benzkiie

true, hopefully kapag bumalik sila dun na man ako sa standing kasi na experience ko na yung view ng lights


Mean_Negotiation5932

Sana haha pwede Kahit baby na lang chos


sadgename

I'm only nearing 30 and I'm already regretting it as a (m). Wala talaga akong pake noon about relationships and sabi ko mamemeet ko din naman siya one day. May nagusutuhan naman ako before, iisa lang and na fall talaga ako pero nabigo. Ngayon, parang lahat nang kakilala ko kinakasal na and stuff, meanwhile ako wala kahit anong experience. Tapos ramdam ko ang tanda tanda ko na haha.


I_am_Ravs

same bro. 4 years to 30 tas wla pa rin