Trying to find someone to be with in my mid thirties

[MrsPeacockInTheLibrary]

Hello,

I am writing here because I have been a member of this site for a few years, but I have not had a proper relationship for several years due to various reasons I suppose including my career and mental health.

I did an online speed dating event and I have rejoined a online dating website. I hate having to do it and I get nervous in having to force myself to log on etc. I am very aware of how I did this about 5 years ago. I am now 36 and feel too old! I know that might sound ridiculous but I feel like I am an awkward person who is now 'past' it. I know online dating is hard enough as it is. I think part of this is also feeling how my life has been put on hold in various ways - one of which, as I know it is for everybody, is of course the pandemic we are in,.

Any thoughts welcome!

36 is no age. Things will start opening up later this year.

Join clubs, volunteer, join a dance glass, night sch in cake decorating/flower arrangement /anything. Go out when venues open up, enjoy yourself. Meet people in person and the old fashioned way.

You are not past it, in fact you are just approaching your prime. 36 really is no age ( i am 50 and wish i was 36 again). Start thinking about things you would like to do as the country starts to reopen.

Or for now , could you volunteer in yr spare time? Volunteering is a great way to meet people.

Sometimes op, when you put yourself in a hurry, you can be so fast.. you miss what is before you.