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Anyone else feel like they are meant to be alone?

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TwistersS · 21/06/2026 13:45

Does anyone feel like they will never meet anyone and be alone forever? Everyone around me is getting married, having children and moving in together and im here still single, approaching 40 and feel Like I will never meet anyone now. Please tell me theres still hope!

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TwistersS · 22/08/2026 17:01

Approaching in what sense?

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ElectricLegs · 22/08/2026 17:05

Getting closer to someone, saying hello, showing an interest etc.

pinenuts75 · 22/08/2026 17:09

I’m 50 and don’t feel like I will meet anyone now, I am on dating sites but they are dire, I get sad about it.

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TwistersS · 22/08/2026 17:18

i haven’t found anyone irl im attracted to so no.

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ElectricLegs · 22/08/2026 17:39

TwistersS · 22/08/2026 17:18

i haven’t found anyone irl im attracted to so no.

Is anyone approaching you?

Original poster
TwistersS · 22/08/2026 17:47

No

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FaceIt · 22/08/2026 17:49

Dappy777 · 21/06/2026 17:41

Plenty of married people are desperately lonely too. Getting married and having kids doesn’t always mean the end of loneliness.

Very very true.

ElectricLegs · 22/08/2026 17:49

TwistersS · 22/08/2026 17:47

No

Do you meet new people?

FaceIt · 22/08/2026 17:49

…be careful what you wish for and do not settle for the sake of it.

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TwistersS · 22/08/2026 17:52

FaceIt · 22/08/2026 17:49

…be careful what you wish for and do not settle for the sake of it.

Humans are not meant to be able it’s normal to desire a relationship and parent. If people are unhappy in relationship they are free to become single too

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