Hey all, hope everyone is doing well.
I’m curious if anyone out there has made a conscious decision to not date or be in a relationship anymore.
If so, what was your rationale? Do you feel it was the right decision? If you’re currently considering it, why?
I actively did not pursue relationships for about 7 years after a bad relationship to focus on myself and figure out who I was. One of the best decisions I ever made. Was definetley lonely at times, but you really learn to appreciate yourself and your own company, which many people never manage to do. Some people can never be alone. And it was important to learn to have relationships with people as people first and not as potential partners as default.
True taking the time to look inward is always a good thing. Glad it worked out for you and you have a better sense of who you are! It’s not an easy road to travel.
Good point on engaging people as people. It can be a safer first step than to assume a romantic angle from the beginning.
Having “done the time”, are you back to dating or was your journey a destination to being single?
Thank you so much for sharing!!