I am 26 years old and I have been in the dating scene since age 19. My longest relationship has been 7 months and this was fours ago exactly. I have dated quite a few men but it seems like no one wants to make a committment to me. Often times I worry that I may never marry and I haven't figured out a way to cope with that or the possibility that I won't be happy. Any sort of advice would be great.
2007-02-13 06:34:57 · 16 answers · asked by mdaneshrsenior9990272 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Not all women need a man in their life. If you have a good career and good friends and family why should you need a man to put stress and worry in you life? There is someone out there for everyone and it takes some people longer to find them. Some day you will find Mr. Right, but for now 26 is not old and you can live and enjoy your life.
2007-02-13 06:40:04 · answer #1 · answered by Jenny 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any sort of advice would not be great. First off you are only 26 and you are acting like this is a condition bound to follow you for the rest of your life and even if it did it is not the end of your whole existence but find the wrong kinda man and it just might be.
Bottom line: Never let things drive you to desperation cause you just might put yourself in a worst of spot for yourself and your future children. You are not the only female out there looking for Mr. Right(I am too and I am 34 my sister has already been married twice and divorced once and she is 32.) but I am not setting back envying her (not any more.) I look at the news and ask myself why did she marry that man that in the end killed her for such and such reasons? Then it hit me another poor woman that was looking to spend time with someone at any cost and she blinded her better judgment of what little she was getting. Don't put yourself in that position, life was ment to live to the fullest and finding your niche in all of that rhetoric
2007-02-13 06:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by calmlikeatimebomb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Enjoy your freedom! You are experiencing life and it is preparing you for the demands of being married. You're not missing out on anything by not being married right now. You must realize that marrying means that you are giving up your identity and your possessions to your husband. You will have to meet his demands on you and give up your time for him and your household. You will end up bowing down to some things that you would normally not tolerate and giving up things that you enjoy in order to make your marriage work. Most men do not put that much effort into keeping a solid home. The divorce rate is very high as I'm sure you know. People are marrying young because they think they are So in love and it's just infatuation that changes when they get married and they really get to know each other.
2007-02-13 06:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be married to be happy* YOu need to find things that make you happy* You are only 26yrs old, and yes have dated people but nothing has 'clicked' for you. Don't rush things* If you're out there looking to hookup with someone then get married before a certain age........It will never work. Just find things that make you happy, go places, meet people and when the time is right.......True Love will Find YOU*
2007-02-13 06:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by friskymisty01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can relate to you although I'm 24 I don't act nor feel 24. I ask the same questions and day in and day out there are no answers. My longest relationship was too long (close to common law marriage). Only thing I can recommend is to continue to live your life and enjoy it and God will bring your soulmate to you. "he that findeth a wife, findeth a good thing". I hear this same scenario of women out here searching, looking for Mr. Right, have you ever thought to allow Mr. Right to search and FIND YOU?!?!
I've been proposed to ( I wasn't ready), my ex's are all coming back into my life and I know that they are not the ones God has chosen for me. So what do I do? I work, I continue my education, I pray that God will send me my husband SOON!!!
Don't worry he will come find you sooner than you think.
Patience Darlin :-)
2007-02-13 06:43:31 · answer #5 · answered by sweetladie125 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easily - if you are called to be single you will find contentment in life once you accept that. If you stop going out there looking for romantic relationships to make yourself happy & complete you will probably be a lot happier! Men don't want to feel like you don't have an identity on your own without them. Men want a woman who is confident & happy with who she is. A woman who takes life as it comes at her. One who doesn't nag & complain about what she doesn't have. Focus on what you do have & be thankful everyday. Focus on something else - maybe a relationship with God, who has the ability to send that special someone when you least expect it.
2007-02-13 06:41:32 · answer #6 · answered by ELIZABETH B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best advice is kind of cliche, but you're never going to be happy with someone else until you are happy with yourself.
Be alone for awhile and do some soul searching. Don't look for a guy, you don't need one. When you relax, and stop looking the right guy might just come along...and you'll be ready for a relationship then. You can't expect someone else to make you happy, even if your married that isn't going to happen, you have to make yourself happy.
2007-02-13 06:39:29 · answer #7 · answered by mq1229 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am 30 and getting married this year! There is NO need to rush getting married hon! I know the pressure you probably feel from everyone around you- but the fact is, it's YOUR life, and only you know who you'll be happiest with.
Please take your time. Enjoy dating different men and determine what you're really looking for in a partner.
He's out there, and when the time is right it will happen.
2007-02-13 06:43:40 · answer #8 · answered by 1912 Hudson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Happiness isn't about marriage, but if you think that's what you want in life, be patient you just haven't met the right one yet! Remember we normally do want what we do not have, it doesn't mean that is what will really make us happy...I know alot of married people that wish they were single again!
2007-02-13 06:42:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im no expert at marriage, but I am married but if i wasnt i dont know if it would make any difference in my happiness. I suppose that there would be times i would want to be around others, but as long as i had friends it would be ok. I dont think im the kind of person who needs people to be happy. Dont get me wrong i love my wife but im saying if i didnt have one i dont think i would be any different
2007-02-13 06:45:15 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋