Sick of being single

[CollinTheCatterpillar]

I've been single for 3 years now, I've tried dating apps and not had any luck (managed to get 4 dates with in these 3 years). Please tell me there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Have you been in a similar position to me and then magically met someone? Or did you end up remaining single?

I worry that the opportunity to get married (still undecided on children but would love to marry into a big family as my family is tiny) won't come and I'll end up being a bitter old woman.

Anecdotes and words of wisdom are welcome!

Sorry this didn't get any answers. Here's mine at least. I was single for years almost all through my twenties. Less than a handful of dates, 1 long-term relationship of a couple of years and that's it.

Not quite sure why. I think it was a mixture of my being quite oblivious and bad at flirting as well as appearance (I'm v tall and was overweight for a while). I'm also very picky myself. I find a lot of people annoying to deal with and I've never been on any dating apps.

I was a member of various meetup groups with the idea of making friends and going hiking etc. There was one man there who I met, we were on friendly terms for close to a year, and then one day I realised he was asking me out. Quite a surprise but I thought why not? We're still together now and going strong.

My mantra was always it's better to have no relationship than to be in a bad one. I'm very happy now but I was content being single as well. Surround yourself with friends and hobbies and I think you'll never end up a bitter old woman.

Also not sure if this is helpful but I think entering 40s and 50s a lot of first marriages end. So maybe at the moment you're the only single person in your friendship group but that can definitely change one way or the other!