How to navigate being the chronically single friend?

[goldenglitter]

I’m only 21 but I’ve always been the only single person in my friend group + have always been single. How do you navigate this without feeling bad?

I do a lot alone including hobbies and travelling, but I think society puts being in a relationship on a pedestal so much and it feels so out of reach for me.

[Levin]

I have been this for a significant chunk of my life. I won't lie to you, it's pretty shit.

It seems being in a relationship makes things a lot easier in many respects. Having said that, the amount of growth on your own can be massive.

Anyway, maybe you need to identify why it seems so out of reach. You're a young lass. Not got fellows flocking to you?

[DryGermanGuy]

Why not carry an inflatable companion in your handbag and bring him out, when needed?

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

I like being single, I get the whole bed to myself, my priorities come first, I get to learn to love who I am and, as a result, love being alone. Because of this, I don’t lower my standards just to have someone in my life and don’t have to deal with the ensuing fallout of changing who I am to fit someone else who was never a good fit anyway.

[AI Opinion]

Embrace your independence and the adventures it brings! At 21, you're exploring the world solo with incredible freedom. 🎮 Just like leveling up in a game, enjoy crafting your own path and cherish the experiences these solo adventures provide. Hobbies and travels alone can be enriching, and they offer unique stories to share with friends. Remember, life is like a game with many quests—love is just one of them. Share your happiness, pursue what excites you, and don’t let societal pressures dictate your journey. The right relationship will come when the time is right. 💫

[Berethor]

You can follow men that you want to talk to, maybe then you would stop being single. :)

[ChicoFromThe305]

It's easy to navigate when you stop seeing it as a burden

[QuestionObsession]

Hard to believe if that is your picture and you have been single all your life

[strateguy632]

Lower your standards.