Im single and childfree and 30. Finally fulfilling a dream to go live and travel abroad for a year (outside of Europe). Leaving before Xmas and return has always been ‘to be decided’, as will see how I feel (homesickness, scratching the ‘travel itch’ enough to feel I’ve ticked that box,
etc.)
Was open to casual OLD, was honest about upcoming plans on profile and recently met someone. The idea was just for casual fun/FWB.
We are now a few dates down the line. Typical (!!!) that they are absolutely lovely, the connection is strong and they feel the same way. They have expressed that they are seeking relationship, marriage, children - Originally said they were happy with something casual so it wouldn’t put me off chatting with them.
Im still going ahead with my plans, as I would regret it if I didn’t and it’s a big bucket list tick for me. But I’m already dreading having to say goodbye to this person. Also dreading them meeting someone in my absence. I’m quite cross at the universe to be honest.
I guess it’s just life and one of those things. I just wanted to see if anyone had been in a similar situation.
There’s something about this person and it feels like what could possibly grow could be very special. I’m also at the age where I am now thinking of those things myself - marriage and children etc. I don’t want to lose out on the one who might be a really good match for me.
Friends have advised if it’s meant to be it’ll be. That I might return home and they’ll still be single and keen to restart this. Or that I might get abroad and totally fall in love with the new experience and maybe someone
else. I guess both are possibilities.
Thanks for reading.