I think if relationships were not such a societal nailed in thing many people would opt to be single and be be happy that way

I think it might be easier to say once you've actually been in a relationship.

I was never too into that stuff, it was never a big deal to me and i think overall my libido might be very low or at least lower than average. Because of this I always had the attitude that when it happens it happens and I'll just enjoy the single life while it lasts. So far so good. The problem is I'm 24 now and I've never been even close to even going on a date with anyone, let alone all the sex stuff. It makes me feel like I'm a weirdo, an outcast from society, someone who doesn't belong. It's difficult meeting old friends who I havent seen in years and seeing the difference. While I'm certainly happy for them it's pretty overwhelmed by the feeling of I guess guilt? That I'm still in the same place in that regard. It's difficult meeting my parents and family and having to answer the same questions and I think by now having them be suspicious that I might be gay (which I'm not). I know nothing would make my mom happier than seeing me in a happy relationship.

So I feel pushed to finding it even though it seems like an impossible thing.

This turned into quite a vent, sorry about that. But my main point is it's easy to say that not looking for relationship is the best option once you've actually found some.

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