My (32f) last relationship was over a year ago, and it was only 6 weeks long. I deleted the dating apps in July of last year because I needed to work on myself. I feel like I've done a lot of work on myself, and now I want to meet people. Go on dates, maybe a relationship, whatever. I'm not in a rush, but I feel like I'm wasting my time by doing nothing.
I feel torn though. I love my peace of mind, my independence, and just focusing on myself and my family (parents and external relatives, no kids of my own). I don't miss the drama from dating apps or these men that caused me so much anguish in my younger years. But I feel so empty and lonely without even having a singular romantic interest. I'm also scared I'll go back to my old habits and get brought into my depression over the apps (it happened a lot, but again, I've been off for a year and I'm insanely proud of this fact).
I'm not sure if I'm asking for advice, but just kinda wanted to vent and see what other people think. Protect your peace? Put yourself out there?