How long have you gone without being in a romantic relationship?
How much time have you spent being single? If you’re currently single: is it by choice or circumstance? Do you / did you enjoy single life? What are / were the pros and cons? Is / was partnership a goal of yours? If you’re currently not single: Did your goals change after getting into a relationship? What are the pros and cons?
Coming up on 8 years. I’m in my late 20s.
I had a string of very intense relationships early on and found life much less stressful without one.
I have enjoyed it. But approaching my 30s I’ve realized how much I want to share my life with someone. I am fortunate enough to have many close friends, both male and female, and would love to have that chemistry and support available daily, in a more intimate context.
Pros, unquestionable agency. Cons, occasional intense loneliness and being unable to spend much time with friends who are in their own relationships.
A partnership is a goal of mine, yes. But I’m reaching for that goal by first working to make sure I’m the best possible version of myself that I can be.
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