I'm in a similar situation as you. I'm 27, and haven't really been in any serious relationship. I may not be the best looking man or Earth, but I'm certainly not so bad that I can't have a girlfriend (although I just hate it when people judge others based on looks). Almost everyone I come across (both men and women) ask me why I'm still single at this age, in spite of me being quite elegant, well-groomed, fashionable and a bit cute (that's what THEY say, I'm not being pompous). I don't mind that at all, and in fact consider those as compliments. But there have been instances where people have indirectly hinted that they feel I'm single because I have some serious flaw, like I'm impotent or asexual. These kind of things really hurt me, but I just tend to ignore them.
The actual reason I'm single is that I'm focusing on my career. And I very well know that a relationship now would be more of a distraction than a inspiration for me. If I get into a relationship when I don't really have the time to devote towards the relationship, it would be unfair for me and a lot more unfair for the woman too. I will definitely date, get into a relationship, marry and have kids when I feel I'm ready for it, but not now.
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I'll tell you my experiences. I've had relationships and done everything you can imagine but after breaking up with my long term girlfriend of 8 years I stumbled onto a bad luck streak. Either the women didn't like me and rejected me or the situation got so screwed up somehow that things never developed. It has come to such point that even now that there's a really nice girl that's apparently really interested in me I somehow doubt the sincerity of the whole thing and can't seem to believe that everything that's happening to me is true. I hope I'm able to get over my fear and insecurities and not screw the whole thing up.
Don't worry about guys thinking you're in a relationship it usually doesn't matter to a guy that really likes you and he'll chase you even if you were married.
*shrugs* I've been with my boyfriend for a year now, but never really had a relationship before that and I'm 25. I used to get that all the time, too. From relatives, people I would meet out, friends I haven't seen in awhile...it's a bit rude, really, when they're "well why are you single?" lol
Yes I got it time to time too. And got asked why I am not dating ..I am not sure how to respond too. But the link anon user provided is useful.
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Anon down there pretty much summed it up. Only thing I could add is maybe you're too good-looking for your own good lol. Some girls have that effect on guys, the "There's no way she doesn't have a boyfriend" look. Though there are usually at least a few guys who won't think that or won't care. Hard to say for sure.
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I'll be 27 on December 31st. I've never been on a date or even had any interaction that would lead me to believe someone liked me for real
Lol no, don't blame men for not approaching you because they assume that you're taken.
I think it's silly that people assume that others in a relationship. Are you hanging out with the right crowd?Remember we make most of our luck. People maybe assume because you are attractive and or young.
Please. Get over yourself. Looking for ego boosts is sad and pathetic.
Maybe because you look real nice
Because you're probably beautiful :)
It means you're hot
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