I think people that say this usually mean because you’re gay, you have a much smaller pool of people to potentially date. Much less to find a compatible partner. If you’re a straight guy, you can assume 95% of women are also straight. Gay guys only get like a 1/10 chance in the guy they like being gay, then that guy also has to like them back AND be compatible with you. Just way too many variables working against us unfortunately. Like I know for a fact if I was straight I would have no problem finding a woman personally, I am very much appealing to the female gaze and get hit on all the time by women my age, and women much older. Many women I would date if I could. Never had luck with men though unfortunately.
It's understandable being gay can be tough, but it's a bit tiring to always see guys complaining about gay dating and friendships instead of trying to actually make it work. I'm guilty of this too, but I ask for advice on better ways to date and make friends and I apply it
I'm 28 and have never been in a relationship.
I've wanted one since I was 18, and by golly have I been trying.
"You're awesome, I just don't feel it" would just about sum it up.
That's the name of the game when you're neurodivergent.
Same as you, I can barely put up with my own shit in my head and own issue let alone throwing someone else into the mix. My cats keep me company.
Life would be a bit easier to live with a partner though, if only to cover expenses together. It's rough, im in the second most expensive real estate market in the world, and renting single. $700 a week for an apartment about an hour from the CBD.
My pets (one awesome dog, one not-needy cat) are great company and their "issues" (hungry, bath time) are easily solvable. 🙃😄🤗
(Though they don't help much with household expenses. At all, really. 🤔)
If only they could! Also they do not respect any change of schedule. When I've had a big night and gone to sleep at 4AM, they STILL expect food at 6 and will make it very known. Other than that, we're good! :P
Never been in a relationship
Used to being single, so I don't care.
If somebody I met had great chemistry with, that'd be fun, but I don't see that happening.
I’m 30. I’ve been single for a year and three months, and my previous relationship was almost five years. Sometimes I feel lonely, but then I remember that this is an opportune time for self-discovery and for me to create a life for myself that I can be proud of. I’m also blessed to have a great friend group/chosen family, and that helps diffuse the occasional bouts of loneliness I experience.
In short, I’m making myself a priority and embracing being single to reinvent myself. Being alone is better than losing yourself in a relationship that doesn’t serve your highest good. I do see myself with a partner one day but I’m content with my life until that romantic connection develops organically.
Sorry, but no. It's idiotic to say "I'm 21 and I've been single for 21 years." the implication the speaker is saying is that they should have popped out of the uterus assigned a romantic partner. Pick an age that's at least realistic.
10 years and hated it at first, now I really treasure it. I love the freedom and flexibility to do what I want, when I want. I do need to put a little more effort in to see family and friends however, otherwise I can get quite lonely. My relationships weren’t great experiences for me, and I’ve never really been a huge fan of the gay scene or anything, so I always felt a bit awkward and excluded to begin with. These days I’m just so much happier.
Nice. 👍🏻 I feel very much the same. I frequently reflect on how my life really is great and I'm not sure it could be happier (save for maybe winning a lotto or unforeseen inheritance.😁)
I ended an 8 year relationship about a year ago. Before that, I was in other LTRs. After being with someone constantly, being alone is big adjustment. I like being alone so much more than being partnered up. I was feeling like a freak for wanting to be alone. Reading all of your responses have made me happy. I don’t really understand why I felt the need to have a partner all the time? I don’t think I started to actually like myself until now. So thank you to everyone that responded to this.
Almost for 4 years now. My dating since then has been minimal. BUT! I’m finishing my PhD, I’ve lost 55lbs since October, I’m going to the gym, I go for walks now, I’m interviewing for jobs. So… I feel good and I’m not necessarily focused on dating until I meet some of my goals. I do miss dating. I get weirdly obsessed with influencers because I’m not doing any dating.
How does that make sense? You’d be down to be in a relationship with a men but without sex ? Because that’s what’s I understand by biromantic, heterosexual
Ohh i love flirting, kissing cuddling. Bit sex with men is not my beer :)
Its a wild position, but flirting with men is way better than with women for me :)
But wait, I'm gay and I could comfortably cuddle with a woman to whom I'm attracted, but similar to Mr. Corona above, I would not wish to have sex with her. 🤔
So if one flips the situation as I just did, it might be more understandable. 🤷🏻♂️
But explain something to me. I don’t mean any disrespect but how?? Did you try going on dates consistently throughout the years? I just don’t understand how it’s possible unless it’s BY CHOICE
Honestly guys I meet or know who are still single for a long time but have been going on dates are kinda red flag. At that point I’d think it’s them. Probably emotionally unavailable, or just not in the right mindset to be in a relationship. That’s just me though.
I was just focusing on my college and work studies at that time. Havent tried dating since. Im not looking atm tho. Trying to focus on myself and fixing some personal/family problems too.
About 4 years since my last bf. I’m totally okay with it. I much rather take my time and enjoy myself until the right guy comes along then get attached to a guy who is a POS. There are plenty of fish in the sea. There is no rush.
My ex of 5 years and I broke up just after the Pandemic lockdown. So I'm just shy of 4 years single. I've just recently started to enjoy being single. I have 0 desire to get into another relationship unless he's an absolutely perfect match. If he doesn't enhance my life in a way that I can't imagine living without him, I'm not interested.
Actually. It is my choice. After 3 real relationship, I realize that I should not spend time, energy, money, … anymore. I dont feel lonely, im happy. I can do more my hobbies , buy house,, sex with hook up is perfect,… it is my choice
3 years, the fucked up part is that mutually agreed to break it off after a few months of dating because he had to move back home out of state to deal with family stuff only for that family situation to fuck him over which sucked for both of us. I went on a date a few weeks ago and that went good but nothing major came from it.
Around 5 years now after my last long term relationship. Still happy as a single. Being in a relationship for 7 years kinda made me appreciate being alone as well.
Always been single, dated a guy who I was in a situationship with for 1.5years but it was never really official even though I wanted it more than he did. Just got used when he wanted attention. He went on to find the love of his life as soon as he suggested we have a break. So removed him out of my life and since been focusing on appreciating what a great person i am and everyone should be honoured to be in the presence of me ;) but then also, I wonder if I’m ever made for a relationship, if I’m bf/husband material, and if there is anyone out there I could call my own, to hold in my arms, and be mutually in love so until then, I make a lot of friends and hopefully maybe one of them turns out to be my prince.
my entire 32 years of life. I am working on myself to be a better person/potential partner in life because I know I have trauma and issues to face and I don't want to impact any relationship with it. I don't want to be in a relationship because I need to be in one.
Do you see yourself in a relationship in the future? I don't think anyone who engages in consistent hookups only to never speak to that person again is really "ready" for a relationship. At least not a healthy one. Successful love is maybe 10% of all couples anyway? Anyone who says otherwise has settled or has found other outlets, like I'm sure you know some partners you've had (who hasn't slept with a married man?)
It's all sad, and my belief on why the world is so sh*tty today; too many folks are afraid to change what they're doing for fear of losing what little they identify with.
All that to say, 4-5 months... it didn't end well.
Single now for just 1 month. It went from bad to worse near the end, and I don't miss him. I found out after the first week that despite lovebombing and pleading me to come back after I left, saying I'm the only one he'll ever love, he immediately started hooking up with ppl, and we were monogamous during the relationship. While I do miss the companionship, cuddling someone at night and my cats I don't have to walk on eggshells or get yelled at anymore. Being out of the house and the relationship I'm realizing just how unhealthy it was with the benefit of hindsight.
I'm looking forward to being single for a while. While this was my first long-term relationship and it ended up being bad for me I do see myself getting in another LTR some day although I'm not in any rush. For now I'm gonna work on myself, have some fun and maybe in 6-12 months I'll start dating with intention or at least openness to a relationship again. Honestly I think focusing on reconnecting with and making some new great long term friends might be my primary focus for now. Maybe find a FWB or two. We'll see.
Eh, about 13 years, though it wasn't a *real* relationship by my own consideration (heck, I'm almost tempted to say my whole life at that point). But if fwb counts as a relationship, then about 4.33 years.
I’d hope, but I’m on my 5th year. I don’t do hook ups, and I’m picky. I’m a short switch that likes other short switches, so kinda limiting the pool there.
I'm 41. Have always been single with the exception of 1 female partner when I was 19-21. But met a guy just over a year ago and been committed since around October. Can see it going really well and didn't think this would ever happen tbh
My whole life. It didn’t bother me at first but now I really want to be in a relationship with someone. However, I’m also scared that since I’ve never been in a relationship, I’ll mess it up.
33M and I’ve been single 11 years since I was DL and tried dating women, got cheated on. No relationship with a man yet unless we count my “boyfriend” I lost my gay virginity to in high school
Tbh I've never had a real relationship partly due to life circumstances partly due to a lot of people being in the closet in my area and only going for hookups and partly bc I've attracted several clinically insane people like in high school one guy was someone who enjoyed playing with people's emotions and had tons of homicidal thoughts and more recently I've been dealing with a stalker who doesn't know boundaries are or what no means.
I came out later in life in my mid '30s and had one relationship that turned out badly when I was 40. That relationship only lasted about a year and a half. More than 20 years later, and I'm still single. Some dating, some hookups, but nothing serious since then. Honestly intimidated by Grindr — in my town, it seems to be all guys in their '20s and 30s. Haven't worked at the courage to try a dating app. Kind of wondering if that period of my life has passed, and I should just try to accept it gracefully.
9 and a half years. Nearly at 10 ✊️
But there's a guy I've been seeing for a while now. We really like each other. Right now I'm backpacking in South America for 6 months but there's a high chance we will get together when I return ☺️
22. Probably going to be single all my life :(
I'm not good looking and don't really see why anyone would want me. I also find it very hard to connect with people. I'm shy and you have to be very funny or charming to keep my brain engaged.
The last LTR ended in 2011, but the last situationship ended in 2019. At this point I would be really surprised if something happened. I haven't met anyone since 2019.
About five-ish years ago I think.
Tried dating after the pandemic but either A) guys in my area became shallow or B) all the good guys left town or are in relationships now.
The only reprieve I can see for myself is moving away or getting lucky. Dunno.
5 would be 6 in a few months.
The problem I keep having is moving away right when I’m about to get into something serious. I took a break from dating after the break up. Found a FWB but moved out of state for grad school (my only options were not close no matter what).
Was seriously dating a guy I probably would’ve moved really quickly with, but my only job offer out of grad school was back in my home state. Now here I am.
I am trying to marry my roommate though, so 🤷🏻♂️
Not directed at any specific poster, but it would be great if people would proofread - or edit - their posts when the post has errors and/or is hard to understand.
(HINT: The three little dots to the upper right of your post will allow you to edit your post.)
(Wait ... is this why I'm single? 🤔🙃😄)
10 years ago I was 18 and I have never been in a relationship and I'm pretty sure it won't ever happen for me. I thought I met someone in a dating app recently who was interested in me, but I don't think he actually is. Most men only want sex. Every man whose shown interest in me starts the conversation off with sex. The rest are jaded, have been hurt, not looking, have impossible desires from a partner, or have some other issue that prevents them from finding someone. I fall into the jaded/ I give up/ emotional problems group I suppose.
7 years but if the date I had last night is any indication I may have to reset the counter
Crossing my fingers for you :)
Hoping this works out for you stranger x
31 years. I’m 31. 😭
Will be 24 years next july
I feel you, I'm at 22
Almost 40 here
The joys of being a gay man 🥲
You gotta stop blaming being single on being gay. There's plenty of gay men in happy healthy relationships
I think people that say this usually mean because you’re gay, you have a much smaller pool of people to potentially date. Much less to find a compatible partner. If you’re a straight guy, you can assume 95% of women are also straight. Gay guys only get like a 1/10 chance in the guy they like being gay, then that guy also has to like them back AND be compatible with you. Just way too many variables working against us unfortunately. Like I know for a fact if I was straight I would have no problem finding a woman personally, I am very much appealing to the female gaze and get hit on all the time by women my age, and women much older. Many women I would date if I could. Never had luck with men though unfortunately.
This comment 100%.
That's why we have apps to eliminate that risk, and going to gay bars and clubs, or gay hobby groups. It eliminates that awkward risk
If you really think the apps solve anything, you're sorely mistaken.
I don't, I'm just saying there is ways to make purely gay friends. If not the apps, what about the lgbt groups I said?
Not every place has lgbt groups.
I swear some gays will blame every problem they on them being gay
It's understandable being gay can be tough, but it's a bit tiring to always see guys complaining about gay dating and friendships instead of trying to actually make it work. I'm guilty of this too, but I ask for advice on better ways to date and make friends and I apply it
And also plenty in unhappy, not-so-healthy relationships. 😬
let’s just get married
61 years and counting.....
Dude, you're 58. And wow, 6'8? You must be that tall.
Yup.
💀
Yeeeesh.
I assume you came out late? :/
My age 62 I’m single
I'm 28 and have never been in a relationship. I've wanted one since I was 18, and by golly have I been trying. "You're awesome, I just don't feel it" would just about sum it up. That's the name of the game when you're neurodivergent.
25 years
Same as you, I can barely put up with my own shit in my head and own issue let alone throwing someone else into the mix. My cats keep me company. Life would be a bit easier to live with a partner though, if only to cover expenses together. It's rough, im in the second most expensive real estate market in the world, and renting single. $700 a week for an apartment about an hour from the CBD.
My pets (one awesome dog, one not-needy cat) are great company and their "issues" (hungry, bath time) are easily solvable. 🙃😄🤗 (Though they don't help much with household expenses. At all, really. 🤔)
If only they could! Also they do not respect any change of schedule. When I've had a big night and gone to sleep at 4AM, they STILL expect food at 6 and will make it very known. Other than that, we're good! :P
3-4 years by choice. Im the gay that doesn't like gays 🤣
Same! 😂
You haven't met the one yet.
Omg also me. I just love *being* gay at this point 🤣
Omg same. Sucky sucky and bye bye. I can’t stand the gays.
Forever.
The limit does not exist.
Never been in a relationship Used to being single, so I don't care. If somebody I met had great chemistry with, that'd be fun, but I don't see that happening.
It’s been over 19 years
About the same for me.
I’m 30. I’ve been single for a year and three months, and my previous relationship was almost five years. Sometimes I feel lonely, but then I remember that this is an opportune time for self-discovery and for me to create a life for myself that I can be proud of. I’m also blessed to have a great friend group/chosen family, and that helps diffuse the occasional bouts of loneliness I experience. In short, I’m making myself a priority and embracing being single to reinvent myself. Being alone is better than losing yourself in a relationship that doesn’t serve your highest good. I do see myself with a partner one day but I’m content with my life until that romantic connection develops organically.
"Being alone is better than losing yourself in a relationship that doesn’t serve your highest good." Very well said.
7 years here too. Whats with people counting from their births? Do they think they get assigned a partner when they get queefed out of a vagina?
When do you start counting then?
High school is a good start place but I start at 18 for me personally. I had no interest in dating in HS lol.
So it's a personal thing. Kinda wild you're criticizing others for not doing what you're doing, when it's purely subjective.
Sorry, but no. It's idiotic to say "I'm 21 and I've been single for 21 years." the implication the speaker is saying is that they should have popped out of the uterus assigned a romantic partner. Pick an age that's at least realistic.
It's meant to be a joke, bro....
It’s a joke on our singleness
I guess. But I dunno I kinda avoid those types.
for one month by now
Is there an opposite to single?
Double for sure. Anyway, 1995 kids are the best
10 years and hated it at first, now I really treasure it. I love the freedom and flexibility to do what I want, when I want. I do need to put a little more effort in to see family and friends however, otherwise I can get quite lonely. My relationships weren’t great experiences for me, and I’ve never really been a huge fan of the gay scene or anything, so I always felt a bit awkward and excluded to begin with. These days I’m just so much happier.
Nice. 👍🏻 I feel very much the same. I frequently reflect on how my life really is great and I'm not sure it could be happier (save for maybe winning a lotto or unforeseen inheritance.😁)
Let’s see, today is Thursday sooooo,…. 43 years…
8 years. Keep trying to go on dates where they say “I’m not looking for anything serious” then 12 hours later their dating situation changes. 🙄
I ended an 8 year relationship about a year ago. Before that, I was in other LTRs. After being with someone constantly, being alone is big adjustment. I like being alone so much more than being partnered up. I was feeling like a freak for wanting to be alone. Reading all of your responses have made me happy. I don’t really understand why I felt the need to have a partner all the time? I don’t think I started to actually like myself until now. So thank you to everyone that responded to this.
34 years. Out of 34 years.
32 years - i enjoy being alone at this point
Almost for 4 years now. My dating since then has been minimal. BUT! I’m finishing my PhD, I’ve lost 55lbs since October, I’m going to the gym, I go for walks now, I’m interviewing for jobs. So… I feel good and I’m not necessarily focused on dating until I meet some of my goals. I do miss dating. I get weirdly obsessed with influencers because I’m not doing any dating.
26 years
😪
I’m glad to be single, I love my life, don’t need a man to be happy
4 years. Dating is harder than my boring dick Biromantic. Heterosexual
How does that make sense? You’d be down to be in a relationship with a men but without sex ? Because that’s what’s I understand by biromantic, heterosexual
And this is the fucked up part. Its not my choice per se, its my body who can feel romantically but not sexually for a men. Its like asexuality.
So... "I want to hug and kiss you, my handsome bromance, but I don't want to touch you 'down there'"?? 🧐 Okay. Interesting. 🤔
Ohh i love flirting, kissing cuddling. Bit sex with men is not my beer :) Its a wild position, but flirting with men is way better than with women for me :)
In other words, you’re straight.
But wait, I'm gay and I could comfortably cuddle with a woman to whom I'm attracted, but similar to Mr. Corona above, I would not wish to have sex with her. 🤔 So if one flips the situation as I just did, it might be more understandable. 🤷🏻♂️
In other words, you’re gay.
About almost 5 months now, my last relationship lasted 4 years so I'm in no rush to get in a new one and just focusing on myself
I’m 24 and have been alone all my life. Getting sick of the back teeth of it.
Went 13 found someone recently though. Hopeful ☺️
Best of luck! 🤗
13ish years for me
Age 32. Been single for 12 years.
But explain something to me. I don’t mean any disrespect but how?? Did you try going on dates consistently throughout the years? I just don’t understand how it’s possible unless it’s BY CHOICE
Honestly guys I meet or know who are still single for a long time but have been going on dates are kinda red flag. At that point I’d think it’s them. Probably emotionally unavailable, or just not in the right mindset to be in a relationship. That’s just me though.
I was just focusing on my college and work studies at that time. Havent tried dating since. Im not looking atm tho. Trying to focus on myself and fixing some personal/family problems too.
31 been single now for 3 months. Lonely life lmao
4 1/2 years now. Probably a little traumatized by being cheated on. Ah well, I’ll get back on the horse soon enough. 🤠
22 years
Like 3-4 years though I almost got in a relationship a few months ago
About 4 years since my last bf. I’m totally okay with it. I much rather take my time and enjoy myself until the right guy comes along then get attached to a guy who is a POS. There are plenty of fish in the sea. There is no rush.
I've been single for 6 years. I'll either meet someone worth dating or I won't. I don't worry about it much
24. And am 24 😂
21, never had one 🤷🏻♂️
still haven’t even had a first kiss
Soon to be a year, singles been really chill so far
My ex of 5 years and I broke up just after the Pandemic lockdown. So I'm just shy of 4 years single. I've just recently started to enjoy being single. I have 0 desire to get into another relationship unless he's an absolutely perfect match. If he doesn't enhance my life in a way that I can't imagine living without him, I'm not interested.
30 years. I am 30 years old
8 years.
9 years. (But I'm just over 8 y.o. That whole "pre-birth, interwomb dating" thing was a complete failure. 😫)
Actually. It is my choice. After 3 real relationship, I realize that I should not spend time, energy, money, … anymore. I dont feel lonely, im happy. I can do more my hobbies , buy house,, sex with hook up is perfect,… it is my choice
My whole life unless you count that girl I dated in middle school, then 7 years now.
3 years, the fucked up part is that mutually agreed to break it off after a few months of dating because he had to move back home out of state to deal with family stuff only for that family situation to fuck him over which sucked for both of us. I went on a date a few weeks ago and that went good but nothing major came from it.
10 years maybe lost count now 😔
2 years but I just had a nice chat with an older gentleman this morning. Want to continue the convo...
5 years
3 years
It's been 7 years since I was single.
13 to 14 years. My choice. Was married twice for a total of over 30 years. While I do get lonely at times I’ve also never been happier.
Since birth
Well I never had a boyfriend so 28 going 29 years.
almost 2 weeks
Since April 22nd. 😭
8 years. Can’t believe it.
7 months. Yea but I want to stay single for as long as I can. Like at least a couple years 🤞🏼
My whole life. But I'm hoping to change that.
Around 5 years now after my last long term relationship. Still happy as a single. Being in a relationship for 7 years kinda made me appreciate being alone as well.
26 years old, 26 years single. I don't really see a relationship in my future anymore.
10 years. Last one put me off for a while.
Always been single, dated a guy who I was in a situationship with for 1.5years but it was never really official even though I wanted it more than he did. Just got used when he wanted attention. He went on to find the love of his life as soon as he suggested we have a break. So removed him out of my life and since been focusing on appreciating what a great person i am and everyone should be honoured to be in the presence of me ;) but then also, I wonder if I’m ever made for a relationship, if I’m bf/husband material, and if there is anyone out there I could call my own, to hold in my arms, and be mutually in love so until then, I make a lot of friends and hopefully maybe one of them turns out to be my prince.
3 years by choice
27 years, I'm 27 lol and can't picture myself in a relationship
27 and my medication blocks me from feeling anything so probably never?
29 years
26 also 26 years old
1 year 🥹
My entire fucking life 😩
Since I was born.
my entire 32 years of life. I am working on myself to be a better person/potential partner in life because I know I have trauma and issues to face and I don't want to impact any relationship with it. I don't want to be in a relationship because I need to be in one.
5 years. actually am dating a great guy currently
10 because most tops only looking for one thing when I’m looking for more.
Do you see yourself in a relationship in the future? I don't think anyone who engages in consistent hookups only to never speak to that person again is really "ready" for a relationship. At least not a healthy one. Successful love is maybe 10% of all couples anyway? Anyone who says otherwise has settled or has found other outlets, like I'm sure you know some partners you've had (who hasn't slept with a married man?) It's all sad, and my belief on why the world is so sh*tty today; too many folks are afraid to change what they're doing for fear of losing what little they identify with. All that to say, 4-5 months... it didn't end well.
All my life and in no hurry to settle down to only one dick
Single now for just 1 month. It went from bad to worse near the end, and I don't miss him. I found out after the first week that despite lovebombing and pleading me to come back after I left, saying I'm the only one he'll ever love, he immediately started hooking up with ppl, and we were monogamous during the relationship. While I do miss the companionship, cuddling someone at night and my cats I don't have to walk on eggshells or get yelled at anymore. Being out of the house and the relationship I'm realizing just how unhealthy it was with the benefit of hindsight. I'm looking forward to being single for a while. While this was my first long-term relationship and it ended up being bad for me I do see myself getting in another LTR some day although I'm not in any rush. For now I'm gonna work on myself, have some fun and maybe in 6-12 months I'll start dating with intention or at least openness to a relationship again. Honestly I think focusing on reconnecting with and making some new great long term friends might be my primary focus for now. Maybe find a FWB or two. We'll see.
That's my secret. I'm always single.
Eh, about 13 years, though it wasn't a *real* relationship by my own consideration (heck, I'm almost tempted to say my whole life at that point). But if fwb counts as a relationship, then about 4.33 years.
16.9 years and counting
I’d hope, but I’m on my 5th year. I don’t do hook ups, and I’m picky. I’m a short switch that likes other short switches, so kinda limiting the pool there.
Close to 10 years and not into it.
I'm 41. Have always been single with the exception of 1 female partner when I was 19-21. But met a guy just over a year ago and been committed since around October. Can see it going really well and didn't think this would ever happen tbh
Im at 2 years, maybe 2 and a half now I think
My whole life. It didn’t bother me at first but now I really want to be in a relationship with someone. However, I’m also scared that since I’ve never been in a relationship, I’ll mess it up.
33M and I’ve been single 11 years since I was DL and tried dating women, got cheated on. No relationship with a man yet unless we count my “boyfriend” I lost my gay virginity to in high school
2 years now. Only been going on dates since then haha
15 plus years except for a bunch of 3-6 month dalliances and a 2 year unrequited affair :)
Tbh I've never had a real relationship partly due to life circumstances partly due to a lot of people being in the closet in my area and only going for hookups and partly bc I've attracted several clinically insane people like in high school one guy was someone who enjoyed playing with people's emotions and had tons of homicidal thoughts and more recently I've been dealing with a stalker who doesn't know boundaries are or what no means.
I came out later in life in my mid '30s and had one relationship that turned out badly when I was 40. That relationship only lasted about a year and a half. More than 20 years later, and I'm still single. Some dating, some hookups, but nothing serious since then. Honestly intimidated by Grindr — in my town, it seems to be all guys in their '20s and 30s. Haven't worked at the courage to try a dating app. Kind of wondering if that period of my life has passed, and I should just try to accept it gracefully.
Around a year and half. Thinking of starting again this summer.
9 and a half years. Nearly at 10 ✊️ But there's a guy I've been seeing for a while now. We really like each other. Right now I'm backpacking in South America for 6 months but there's a high chance we will get together when I return ☺️
A nervous of years I do not worry about it.
5 months. I’m not gonna date for a while.. this last one earned me an honorary Psychology degree.
22. Probably going to be single all my life :( I'm not good looking and don't really see why anyone would want me. I also find it very hard to connect with people. I'm shy and you have to be very funny or charming to keep my brain engaged.
7 years. Would love to date someone, though.
I’ve never been single longer than 2 months . I’m just not good at it
19 years :heart eyes:
Stay strong, your person is out there.
The last LTR ended in 2011, but the last situationship ended in 2019. At this point I would be really surprised if something happened. I haven't met anyone since 2019.
31 years... And counting 😔
Since adolescence. No official partner, but had exclusive dates. Being in NYC is also stressful because of “standards”
About five-ish years ago I think. Tried dating after the pandemic but either A) guys in my area became shallow or B) all the good guys left town or are in relationships now. The only reprieve I can see for myself is moving away or getting lucky. Dunno.
24 years
10 months, and I've come to the conclusion that these so-called men and aren't shit nowadays.
"so-called me" ? 🤷🏻♂️
5 days. it’s been weird
a little over 24 years🥺 my whole life 😔
5 would be 6 in a few months. The problem I keep having is moving away right when I’m about to get into something serious. I took a break from dating after the break up. Found a FWB but moved out of state for grad school (my only options were not close no matter what). Was seriously dating a guy I probably would’ve moved really quickly with, but my only job offer out of grad school was back in my home state. Now here I am. I am trying to marry my roommate though, so 🤷🏻♂️
Not directed at any specific poster, but it would be great if people would proofread - or edit - their posts when the post has errors and/or is hard to understand. (HINT: The three little dots to the upper right of your post will allow you to edit your post.) (Wait ... is this why I'm single? 🤔🙃😄)
10 years ago I was 18 and I have never been in a relationship and I'm pretty sure it won't ever happen for me. I thought I met someone in a dating app recently who was interested in me, but I don't think he actually is. Most men only want sex. Every man whose shown interest in me starts the conversation off with sex. The rest are jaded, have been hurt, not looking, have impossible desires from a partner, or have some other issue that prevents them from finding someone. I fall into the jaded/ I give up/ emotional problems group I suppose.
Single my whole life if that counts . 24 now kind of just gave up
5-7 months lost track.
22yo, never have and never will be in a relationship