My son is almost 27 & never had a relationship, I worry he's going to end up lonely

Why is it an issue?

Also he needs to build his support networks. Romantic partnership is not the only cure for loneliness.

You can be sad about it but there is nothing you can do about it. When I was his age my mom always nagged and bothered me about being single and it did not help in the slightest.

Do you even know that he wants / is looking for a relationship? He may just be on Tinder looking for sex.

Being a parent and worrying is natural. My mom still worries about me being “lonely” but over time has accepted there is not much she can do to change that situation so should focus her time and attention elsewhere.

Maybe something to consider?

I think 27 isn't that old, particularly for someone who has moved away from home. Being in the RAF will also give him work and travel opportunities with more unmarried people than a civilian life might. Try not to worry about him if he is content with his life.

I met my husband at 27. Neither of us had been in relationships before. Together 61/2 years now and married for 1!

OP I don't have any answer, but my nephew is 24 and has never had a girlfriend.
He's quite shy but has a large circle of friends who he sees once a week, plus a boys holiday once a year.
Like you said about your son, many of my nephew's friends are settling down but I've never known him to have a girlfriend- or boyfriend - at all, although some of his friends are girls.

I had a boyfriend from age 17-20, single for a year, another boyfriend for 6 months, single for a few months again before meeting my now ex husband. We were together until I was 33 and I've been single ever since (4 years ago).

Having a relationship at any point in time just means exactly that - it doesn't mean a couple will grow old together. And relationship experience isn't essential to find long term happiness with someone.

You don't need to feel lonely if single. Friends, hobbies can make singletons happy.

I had only one partner in my 43 years. Between the ages of 22 and 26. Never been interested in finding love again. He was getting violent towards the end and being made redundant from the job at the time was the spur to end the relationship and move back to my parents 110 miles away.

My parents rather see me happy as a singleton than trapped in a relationship which makes me miserable and having suicide thoughts.

It’s not an issue, because it’s entirely her son’s business whether he wants a relationship or not and she doesn’t even know if he wants to meet anyone at the moment? Nobody owes their parents finding a partner. Being with someone romantically doesn’t even guarantee you won’t feel lonely, either.

A lot of men struggle to find anyone interested these days. There's way more men than women OLD, the average man is lucky to get a match. Then if he's not confident approaching women in person then he's probably not going to meet anyone because the onus is still on men to approach.

I have two lovely DDs - 26 and 27 - and neither has been in a relationship, as far as I know.

I'm assuming at least some of the posters children mentioned here want romantic relationships themselves too. It's normal to feel sad if you know your kids are struggling with something like this.

There's people who get on with online dating and people that don't in my experience.

I have a friend who is 65. Known him for over 20 years and my DH knew him from his early 20s. Never known him to be in a romantic relationship. He's happy, has friends, likes to travel. Just not interested!
If your son is happy just let him be.

Of course they are, but it's not up to other people to assume they will be lonely without one.

They absolutely are but frantically funnelling your young adult children into seeking a committed relationship when they clearly aren’t ready or interested is just projection and not a good look.

OP, there are no guarantees - even having a partner doesn't necessarily prevent loneliness.
Or, maybe he's just happy with his own company.
Or, again, maybe he'll suddenly decide at age 60 that wants to "settle down" with a partner.
Maybe he has a male partner already, but doesn't want to bring him home because he's worried that you will judge him?
OP, this man is not you - don't assume he wants the same things as you.
Ultimately, he's 27 - he's perfectly capable of organising his own life, however and whenever he likes.

My DH was a 27 year old virgin when I met him, he was very shy, had gone out with a few girls but nothing developed further. We’ve been together 20 years, very happy marriage. He’s amazing, just needed to find the right person. I wouldn’t worry about your son.

Of course they are. But people seem to be assuming that a relationship is what other people need to make them happy.

People are allowed to want a relationship if that is what they feel will make them happy though.

No it isn't. I'm single and happy, I don't want a relationship.

Gonna have to disagree with you there. Having a loving relationship isn't necessarily a part of being happy. A conventional relationship definitely wouldn't add to my happiness and I expect there are many other people who are similar 😊

It isn't unusual to be single! Have you never met or known any single people op? I know plenty of both sexes. You must live within a very tiny radius of people.