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TomNook posted...

Don't fall into the trap that you have to date or be in a relationship to be happy. That life isn't for everyone, but many people think their life success is measured in things like that, and they get depressed when they don't accomplish something they feel they are supposed to. If you are really craving companionship, then go for it. But if you just feel like you aren't "where you are supposed to be at this point in your life", re-evaluate why you care in the first place, and don't let the lifestyle that others have chosen for themselves influence you.

Thanks for this. After dating in my HS/college/and briefly during post-college years, I have gone about 7 or so years being single...and I've absolutely loved it. I love being single and I don't really have a desire to be in a relationship. Thing is, I get constant pressure from family and friends to start dating again. It's really frustrating. All the time they suggest dating apps and such. It has sometimes gotten to me, making me think "well...is this what I'm supposed to be doing? Should I just go ahead and do it even though I don't particularly want to right now?"

So yeah, do what makes you happy, that's what's most important.

And good luck to you TC on your quest. A buddy of mine (who was trying to get me to start online dating) mentioned he knew two people in long term relationships that met through Tinder and that its less hook-upy now than it was in its early days. Personally, I think match or eharmony are the safer bets though.