22yrs old and never been in a relationship

I (28f) have been in serious relationships for like 9 out of the past 12 years and have had many FWBs/hookups in addition to those serious relationships but my boyfriend of almost a year and a half (31m) had only casually dated a girl for a few months in college and didn’t lose his virginity til he was 25 so I’m his very first serious relationship. I wasn’t put off by his lack of experience and I’m sure any future potential partners you will encounter won’t be either (: It might take some time but don’t let yourself give up. Everyone has different timelines in life - I had a rough childhood/late start on my education & just started my career as a nurse last year whereas my bf has been a successful officer in the military since graduating college so we are mismatched on that front but he isn’t put off by what I try not to perceive as my “shortcomings.” Just be yourself and don’t dwell on it too much - get yourself out there as much as possible but don’t be discouraged by dates that don’t go anywhere, it will probably take a lot of those to find someone you truly connect with.

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