I’m 25. (F) turning 26 soon, and I’ve dated a few people over the years, but nothing ever really stuck. There was one person last year I dated for a couple of months who, at first, seemed promising, but they ended up being the worst person I’ve ever dealt with. That experience really stuck with me, and since then, it’s felt even harder to find anyone genuine.
I’ve tried putting myself out there using dating apps, meeting people through friends but it’s just been one disappointment after another. No matter what I do, nothing seems to turn into something real or lasting. Lately, I’ve been feeling this growing pressure, like I’m running out of time.