What's the point of "firsts" when you are a late bloomer?

[Almost_Incel]

They say first love, first relationships, first kiss, etc. is special.

Although, when most people tend to think of "first love", most don't think of people who are almost 30 falling in love for the very first time or a grown ass man having his first relationship. They tend to think of youth, like that highschool sweetheart or that college lover they met their freshman year.

I just feel like everything is losing sentimental value the older I get.

Yes, I lost my virginity at age 20. I kissed a girl before. Although, I never had a real girlfriend or a serious, long term relationship before. Meanwhile, most of my peers are already married, have kids, or both. I feel incredibly left behind.

I don't think I can view my future first marriage (if it ever happens) the same. It is like inviting peers to a wedding when they experienced theirs a long time ago.

[Anonymous]

My first kiss and first relationship sucked… My second relationship was the most impactful bc that was the first time that I fell in love. You’re only 27, you should enjoy your 20s and worry about settling down later. There’s nothing wrong with having your first love later on in life. I mean my last boyfriend was my first love, but the love is much deeper and more intense with my current boyfriend - “firsts” doesn’t always mean that it’s gonna be special tbh

[Twalli]

I didn't have any type of relationship until I was 27. I was 27.5 before sex. My first romantic kiss was 6 days before my 27th birthday.

[Anonymous]

Yeah I never liked it either man

[IHateBeingaMan]

ya it always hurts