Is it too late to start dating at 26?

[Ankhharu]

Too old to date at 26? Where do these people come from? You just can't make this stuff up. smh

[tonymanero]

Not at all.

[OCpopculturelover]

i hate how people say there is someone out there for everyone, that is bull****!

[howdydoody342]

the government bans you from dating after 26

[phoenix_down]

Originally Posted by OCpopculturelover

i hate how people say there is someone out there for everyone, that is bull****!

How so? Do explain.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by phoenix_down

How so? Do explain.

I agree with that person. People like to say there is someone for everyone, or even worse, "a lid for every pot". Perhaps such sayings keep hope alive for someone, but the truth of the matter is that there are a lot of people out there who live alone and are growing older alone who have never found anyone to share their lives with. They are merely invisible to those of you whose lives and activities revolve around couples and/or families.

No, they are not all fat, or odd, or hygiene-challenged. These people might be shy or have interests that aren't popular or they may never have learned how to play the flirting games that come naturally to most people. They are often intelligent people with compassion for others, and they often live quiet lives that involve helping others, but because of some perceived flaw in appearance or social status, they will not be given a chance by anyone else.

[phoenix_down]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

I agree with that person. People like to say there is someone for everyone, or even worse, "a lid for every pot". Perhaps such sayings keep hope alive for someone, but the truth of the matter is that there are a lot of people out there who live alone and are growing older alone who have never found anyone to share their lives with. They are merely invisible to those of you whose lives and activities revolve around couples and/or families.

No, they are not all fat, or odd, or hygiene-challenged. These people might be shy or have interests that aren't popular or they may never have learned how to play the flirting games that come naturally to most people. They are often intelligent people with compassion for others, and they often live quiet lives that involve helping others, but because of some perceived flaw in appearance or social status, they will not be given a chance by anyone else.

Just because someone has not found a mate does not imply that there is no one compatible with him/her somewhere out there, which is what the original statement claims.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by phoenix_down

Just because someone has not found a mate does not imply that there is no one compatible with him/her somewhere out there, which is what the original statement claims.

Well, fat lot of good it does him or her if their "pot lid" is in an isolated village in Siberia or something and they will never have an opportunity to meet. What is the point of making the statement if it's just a silly theory with no basis in reality?

Anyway, we're getting OT.

To stay ON topic: No, OP, it is not too late to start dating at 26. There may be others like you who did not get handed the big bag of goodies in life at a young age, but that doesn't mean you can't go out and see if there IS something for you out there.

[Doll Eyes]

Originally Posted by Mightyqueen801

I agree with that person. People like to say there is someone for everyone, or even worse, "a lid for every pot". Perhaps such sayings keep hope alive for someone, but the truth of the matter is that there are a lot of people out there who live alone and are growing older alone who have never found anyone to share their lives with. They are merely invisible to those of you whose lives and activities revolve around couples and/or families.

No, they are not all fat, or odd, or hygiene-challenged. These people might be shy or have interests that aren't popular or they may never have learned how to play the flirting games that come naturally to most people. They are often intelligent people with compassion for others, and they often live quiet lives that involve helping others, but because of some perceived flaw in appearance or social status, they will not be given a chance by anyone else.

this is so true, all this 'pot for every lid' crap has got to go....also find that more times then not, the people that say this are 'pots with lids'

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by Ankhharu

Too old to date at 26? Where do these people come from? You just can't make this stuff up. smh

They come from a world where you are a social pariah if you haven't had at least three satisfying sexual relationships by the time you are 18 years old. You know, the United States.

If YOU dated someone who was 26 and had not dated before, what would YOU think of them? Just wondering.