I just need to get this off my chest. I’m a 30-year-old woman working in the legal field, petite, not exactly blessed in the curves department, and often mistaken for being younger than I actually am. I’m currently single and have never had a serious relationship.
For most of my twenties, this didn’t really bother me. I was content with my life and didn’t feel like I was missing out on anything. But as I’ve gotten older, the pressure from family and friends to settle down has slowly started to sink in. Now, I find myself worrying.
What’s funny is, people don’t believe me when I say I don’t have anyone, maybe because I’m (allegedly 😄) on the prettier side. But joke’s on them… and me. I really don’t have anyone. Not even a “good morning” text situation.
I tried following my friends’ advice and gave online dating a shot. I even subscribed to two different dating apps (because apparently nothing is free anymore). Still, nothing came out of it.
So now I’m here wondering: is there actually no one out there for me?
I’m an introvert, which doesn’t help. And lately, I’ll admit, I’m starting to feel a little desperate. My shyness isn’t exactly helping me secure a future husband or preserve my egg cells, for that matter. I’d rather not have my genes retire with me.
Is this a real concern, or just my hormones putting on a dramatic pre-period performance?