How would you view a 24 year old woman who's never dated? (women, older)
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I think you had good reasons for not dating sooner. If you meet someone interesting and they ask about previous relationships just say, "nothing serious". Sometimes it is better to mature and work our some things from your childhood. Good for you for getting educated and now maybe you are ready to step out into the world. Find some good places to meet people.
Best to you
Most date in their teens but I'm not sure most are really mature enough to handle all of the issues thrown at them. At least at this age you understand more what you want and can handle most things.
Guys really liked me, but I was always hesitant to take it to the next step and avoided them. But now I feel that I've matured a lot emotionally and socially due to moving away for college. So I am ready to date. I was just wondering how the outside world would view this.
HEY I was very shy and low esteem in high school.I grew out of it because of various reasons.
You say you are ready,go on that and do it and forget what people think,think about yourself.No need for them to know your history until you are ready to say.Or don't say it at all.
Guys really like me...........use that to boost your esteem.The more you are confident the more likely succeeding at dating and accepting the set backs.
Seriously, only you know why you haven't dated. Surely you must, did you experience a traumatic experience as a child? Maybe divorce issues with your family?
Or did you witness something of a negative example?
Perhaps it is simply fear keeping you..???
Or was there someone that you wanted that is not available to you?
I have seen that happen to a friend of my'ne.
What ever the case may be, maybe there is something more important in your life that is simply taking precedence, it is not a sin "not" to date you know!!!
Just so you know , I had an aunt who was an absolutely fabulous cook, who sewed and made home spun quilts, they were ..and still are, beautiful.
She never had children and never married, yet she was very happy!
Go ahead and give yourself a makeover, take care of yourself, and most importantly be happy about who you are!
If you aren't , only you have the reins to change that.
Regarding your aunt, some people are not relationship type people....they are happy being alone, it is their "personality" style to like being alone and self-sufficient, it not always has to do with trauma.
I like relationships but then again I've learned that most people my age do not value or appreciate them. So I've learned to be a hermit.
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Originally Posted by Gretchen570
Seriously, only you know why you haven't dated. Surely you must, did you experience a traumatic experience as a child? Maybe divorce issues with your family?
Or did you witness something of a negative example?
Perhaps it is simply fear keeping you..???
Or was there someone that you wanted that is not available to you?
I have seen that happen to a friend of my'ne.
What ever the case may be, maybe there is something more important in your life that is simply taking precedence, it is not a sin "not" to date you know!!!
Just so you know , I had an aunt who was an absolutely fabulous cook, who sewed and made home spun quilts, they were ..and still are, beautiful.
She never had children and never married, yet she was very happy!
Go ahead and give yourself a makeover, take care of yourself, and most importantly be happy about who you are!
If you aren't , only you have the reins to change that.
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