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To settle?

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amoreadultadult · 13/03/2020 18:14

How many people settle with someone who is nice, caring, not abusive, but not the love of your life?

I’m in my 30s, wanting a family, fed up of not being able to do proper adult things like go on holiday, buy a house, so on.

Is settling really the worst thing you can do?

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Latenightreader · 14/03/2020 14:32

I wouldn't settle. I spent a couple of years in my 20s with a man I loved but not enough, and made us both miserable. I like holidaying alone but also go with friends or family, I bought a house on my own after moving to the north west for work, and in 2018 I had a baby on my own. It works really well for me. I'm in my early 40s and life is mostly very good.

Dervel · 14/03/2020 15:01

What is so difficult with finding someone you love that loves you who shares your values? The world is teeming with fascinating, interesting and beautiful people.

amoreadultadult · 14/03/2020 15:17

Who are all married Grin

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LandOfAThousandJumpers · 14/03/2020 15:30

Yawn. Hiding this thread now!

HollowTalk · 14/03/2020 16:08

OP, could you plan to go on a holiday (after the virus has gone) where there's a high number of single people? There are some fantastic holidays abroad for people your age. You may not meet a guy there but you'd make new friends.

What sort of things do you like to do in your spare time?

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