People who have been single for a really long time, how do you deal with it?

Don't get me wrong, I like my freedom, I'm really independent, I live alone, I like going out on my own, watching movies, eating at restaurants etc. But I'm 25 and haven't had a long term or serious relationship. I've tried dating apps, I go out quite a bit, hell sometimes I go out just with the hopes that I will meet people and I still haven't found the one.To the ones in the same boat, how do you handle this? And please only answer if you are going through the exact same thing !

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Not to be rude but l’d ask your real friends about it. Not some strangers on the internet

 

Well if you have no friends l wouldn’t be concerned about finding a girlfriend.

I’d rather find friends before.

But we can be friends for suree🥰🥰

 
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I think its hard to get answers on this one because I'm convinced that this is tied to biology/hormones/psyche/whatever. I have had stretches of being alone and it doesn't bother me in the least. I've even done things that most single people shy away from doing like fine dining by myself or vacationing by myself. But I know that some people can't relate to this at all and feel the need to be with someone and in a relationship (and likewise, I can't relate to that). 

So its just one of those "different strokes for different folks" kind of things where you're really not going to get a clear answer because there is just so much to it. 

 

Every single time I get into a serious relationship it turns abusive and I become depressed. I'm much happier alone. Wouldn't call it being alone anyways when I already have loving friends and family.

 

Try to do things that aren't just going out to bars/clubs - personally feel it's unlikely you're going to meet "the one" at a club.

What are your interests/hobbies? Can you join a run club, social club, wine tasting course, volunteer? Will give you things to talk about on dates and might help you meet someone

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