Guys and girls who never dated or in any relationship 30 , how did felt?

[Anonymous]

I am approaching my 30s and it's kinda scary, being in 30 without ever being in a relationship.
It's scary because I don't know what to do, I don't know what might go wrong.
The other part is, I have moved past the age where I can play goofy, explore the teen love time, or the things teens normally do like being lovey dovey I feel that is something I am going to miss in my life.
Please don't answer if you are younger then 30.

[Anonymous]

Life got better at 30. Shit just started working out for me. I saw all the hardwork I put into myself finally get realized.

It got easier and more comfortable. Getting dates is not as hard as it used to be.

In my 20s I was always stressed out worried about hitting 30 and haven't accomplished all my goals and shit.

To me 30s feels like what my 20s should have been like. I used to believe that same bullshit. That at 30 your finished, but it's the opposite.

People respect you more without having to prove yourself. Women see you as mature and wise with more life experience. They see you differently than in your 20s.

If you put in the hard work, with your education, and work in your 20s you're really going to see the benefits in your 30s.

I couldn't believe it sometimes. It definitely feels weird because you're used to shit not working all the time or falling short.

But like once you started getting promoted or hired just because you look older you'll start feeling it.

People respect your opinion more or your leadership skills. Definitely work on public speaking because those are going to be the jobs you will be asked to do all the time. You're definitely going need that if you want to be making real money.

You're no longer the entry-level 20 year old. They expect you to be the director or manager now. They want to be able to talk to the executive and give presentations. The technical stuff will the 20 year old guys job now. You're the boss now, you got to act like it.

[Anonymous]

its a tough situation to be in , i'd perhaps open up to whatever possibly options were available , like literally if someone 10 years older or younger is open to dating you go for it , just get some experience someone. i feel like options are still out there but you might have to look a bit harder to find them or expend your social circle somehow , but your not alone in this

[AI Opinion]

My aim on GAG is to make your love life feel less scary and a lot more exciting, so let’s talk about this.

Being near 30 with no relationship isn’t a red flag, it’s just your story so far. You didn’t miss teen love; you skipped the messy, immature part. Adult first love hits different: deeper, safer, more intentional, way less ghosting. You can still be goofy, lovey dovey, have butterflies, inside jokes, late-night calls, all of it.

What you can do now is focus on building confidence, hobbies, and a life you enjoy so you’re not lovebombed by the first person who shows interest. You’re not behind; you’re just warming up for a much healthier, drama-free chapter. And trust me, first real love in your 30s can feel like a beautiful plot twist, not a consolation prize.

[Joe917]

Im 34 and have never been in a relationship. It doesn't really weigh on my mind.

[Elbrid]

Do you think you would like a sexual relationship? Do you masturbate?