Im in my late 20s, single and not been dating recently by choice, on a bit of a post covid self improvement campaign.
I live in a big U.K. city and it struck me recently how my world is very small, mainly female friends. I’m basically lonely. I have a good friendship group and close family who are not nearby, but really crave a close bond with male friends or ofc something more.
I’ve dated a lot but not had a serious relationship mainly due to my own issues (insecurity) which I’m working on. But I’m incredibly down.
I went on a night out this weekend and after Dutch courage got very social and ended up chatting to some guys and getting attention etc. Really hit it off with one guy but he wasn’t local and was after casual sex although we spoke for ages about our connection blah blah - he was hilarious and excellent company, and I appreciate this was with beer goggles on. It obviously just highlights what I’m missing in my day to day. I feel so sad about it.
I just don’t know how to go about trying to have more of that in my life?! I feel like I’m on a hiding to nothing going to bars to find it, dating apps are for dating so that’s an option, otherwise what clubs would be sensible to join? I feel pathetic haha