Really isolated for the last 2 years due to being focused on a business venture. Feel like I’ve drove people away / become unattractive to women?

[Anonymous]

I’ve worked extremely hard on a side business venture. Goal is to quit my main job and/or at least have something happens to my main career.

But I’ve been completely obsessed with this side venture. Working nights, weekends, etc. It’s got value in itself. That is could be bought / acquired for big money. More importantly this is my own company that I created. Very proud of it. I’ve also given my dad the perfect semi retirement job via this venture. Feels great it isn’t just about me as well.

While its a ton of work and stress I also take satisfaction out of knowing I don’t have to deal with a corporation treating me like a number, pushing me around or worse forcing me to adhere to an “ideology” that goes against my beliefs.

Anyway I’m on the verge of launching something that’s never been done before with my side gig. But I have had zero social life in the last two years. Very limited interaction with friends. I did meet one woman I liked organically (and she seemingly liked me at the time). However she ended up dating another guy who had more time “to do fun stuff” (concerts, hikes, etc) with her. I now have to run into them at a place that I used to go to relax when I get rare free moment. Which completely sucks but that’s another story.

I keep telling myself that the sacrifice is worth it once my vision comes to fruition. But dating is hard enough at my age (also where I’m located). I don’t have the time / bandwidth to actively pursue women right now. But I wish I could meet someone who appreciates my drive and vision. And I used to encounter women like that. But they seem to be non-existent nowadays.

*I still keep myself in shape and exercise regularly. Both for mental health and maintaining my physique (I was a pro athlete when I was younger)