Is it okay to be single at 20?

Anonymous
Background: I am a merit student from childhood and currently pursuing my dream degree in my dream university (Acceptance rate: 0.01%) . I have mostly invested myself in academics since childhood. I haven’t felt the need for a partner. But recently I have started liking a “perfect” girl, so I asked her out. It turned out that she already has a boyfriend. I feel kinda heartbroken but more than that I feel I might miss out on something, most of my friends have already experienced relationships.

I am on my way to secure a masters admission in one of Ivy League universities. I honestly want to do extra courses and do more research this year until I graduate (2023). Will I regret this?

Shall I compromise on my goals for a couple of years now and focus on finding a partner to “fit in”?

I am genuinely curious about how relationships operate at my age because from what I have observed most of my age mates have short term relationships and there are a lot of breakups and patchups. I feel relationships aren’t worth it at this point of time for me.

I am kinda in a dilemma so I want opinion from you people. (I feel my decision can be better as all of you are from different countries and cultures)

What I currently plan is I fully focus on my academics and career for next 3-4 years and then start be open to relationships after that because what I feel is my mind and my future partner’s mind would be more emotionally mature to handle a meaningful and a long term relationship.
Is it okay to be single at 20?
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