I (32F) have had severe physical health problems for a few years now. I've tried to date and work through them, but it wasn't feasible.
I'm in intensive treatment for my health and its improving, although I still have a while to go. I earn money through renting out my flat, benefits, and early access to my pension. Legally I'm retired as I have ill health retirement. I don't want to work until my health is stable, which won't be for another year at least. Previously I was a mental health social worker and I have two Master's.
I'm very much a relationship girl-y and I've been aching for companionship for a while now. I know it's not as easy as sign up for an app then bam you've found your person, but I'd like to try.
But I have some concerns. One being that my life isn't as active as it was before I became unwell so I don't have much exciting to talk about. The other concern is that when I'm asked about work or my day to day life – what do I say? Being severely ill is very time consuming but I can appreciate how a lot of young, able-bodied people wouldn't understand that.
I'd just like some advice, or some encouragement to be patient until my health is better and my life fuller to bring more than my personality and looks to the table.