For those who are single... do you still date?
I (46f) gave up dating 12 years ago. At that time, it was because of my mental health and was supposed to be temporary. Then, I continued to not date because of my health problems. I didn't think it was right to bring someone into my shitty world.
Fast forward to today. I'm basically housebound. But, my first love recently came back into my life. Normally, I don't believe in going backward in life, but we only broke up because I moved. It's been 30 years, but it's like no time has passed. We both really enjoy spending time together and care about each other. But, all I can do is have him come over and sit and talk. Sometimes we watch a TV show but we have trouble not talking. It's been great. He's expressed interest in being more than friends, but I hold back. I just don't think it would work long term. I can't sleep in a bed, and I doubt I can even have sex. He knows this but still expresses interest. I just can't imagine he'll feel the same way in 6 months or a year. Would you let someone in knowing you can never go out with them? Never have sex? I know sex isn't everything, but I can't imagine someone being ok to never have it again. Could you remain friends with someone you really care about? Watch them date someone else in the future?