How Long Have You Been Single?

[freedom]

i've been single for almost five years now. i was "seeing" a girl last year, and we "saw" eachother for over a year, but that's finished now. we were never really officially a couple. i really, really liked her and i still do, but i'm thinking about what my next move is gonna be. should i stay single, or go out there and find someone else? i don't know. it's VERY difficult to find someone special. i don't have a hard time meeting girls. i meet a new girl every week. it's just that i don't feel anything for most of them, not even physical attraction. i need someone that i can connect with.

 

[Nostalgia]

I've been single all my life (17 years).

 

[edgecrusher]

other than a summer high school fling... my entire life. so thats over 10 years now. i dont really count that fling as anything anyway because it didnt mean anything.

 

[Mr. Sir]

21 years... of course the women on this forum like VanillaCreme and Coropicat think I deserve it.

 

[tehdreamer]

My entire life. And if I were to count since age 18, that would be 9 years.

Though, I count from when I actually attempted to date and put myself out there. So that would be 3 years. Before that, I was just in denial about wanting a relationship then wondered why I so miserable

 

[poppy]

been single all my life, 18 years lol

 

[anorexorcist]

three plus years now.

 

[blueindia2681]

2 years but i have had a few dates in that time. just nothing serious =(

 

[QuietGuy]

6 years.

it's VERY difficult to find someone special. i don't have a hard time meeting girls. i meet a new girl every week. it's just that i don't feel anything for most of them, not even physical attraction. i need someone that i can connect with.

You sound very similar to me.

 

[Badjedidude]

I've been single for almost a year and a half now, coming out of a 5-yr relationship. *sigh* Some days are harder than others in terms of loneliness, but I'm over my ex now, so that's a good thing.

 

[SofiasMami]

Hi-
I've been single for 3 years. I tried to meet someone on one of the big dating websites but just found out that one of the guys I dated a few times is married and not separated! So I'm breaking up with the idea of online dating

Teresa

 

[NOAH_FX]

23 Years... Never truly had a "real" relationship. I've also tried those dating sites.. But really just don't feel like putting the effort in. However a guy I work with, who's by conventional standards deffinitly not a catch, went on and just put the effort in. He messaged lots of girls, went on lots of dates, and eventually he found a girl who really likes him... So in closing, been single awhile, but i know it's my own fault.. If im not going to put in the effort, why would they?

 

[blueindia2681]

NOAH_FX: honesty is the best policy. at least you are honest about your situation.

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SofiasMami: Don't let one bad apple ruin your hopes. I say give it one more try!

 

[suckaG]

to quote the Sandlot:

"FOOORRRREVOOORRRR. FOOORRRREVOOORRRR." lmao.

 

[poppy]

Hi-
I've been single for 3 years. I tried to meet someone on one of the big dating websites but just found out that one of the guys I dated a few times is married and not separated! So I'm breaking up with the idea of online dating

Teresa

omg that is screwed up o_o

 

[Ice]

Last "thing" I had was 12 years ago. It always falls down to *** thought. *** is not going to happend in my life time so I keep myself out of the market.

 

[DreamerDeceiver]

All my life. Every attempt to connect with a girl I really like in real-life is met with rejection and failure.

So I tried an online relationship a few years ago with a girl I got to know really well from Second Life, but it was a complete joke. When she left me after a year, it was revealed to me that she was planning to date a long time friend before we even got together, but she couldn't make up her mind with me (they eventually visited each other and are married lol). I felt like a naive, immature, fool for opening up to her and trusting in her; and believing that a long-distance relationship would go anywhere. Of course, I don't count it as an official relationship. I now tend to view online dating of any kind with futility and contempt. However, I'm glad for the experience as it taught me many invaluable lessons I should know.. and it showed me what it feels to be hurt.

 

[emeraldeil]

11 years and the last guy I was with ignored me for the last 2 years of our relationship so I don't know if that counts. I also had a one sided relationship shortly after but I don't count that because I realize now I was little more than a "F" buddy to him. Ive hooked up here and there in the past 11 years, but have not found anyone I can come home to and rest my head on his chest. Its sad because I'm now 35 and I am running out of time to meet someone. I look young for my age most people guess 27-28, but still after a certain time you run out of options or you date men who look over your shoulder at the 22 year old behind you.

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there is some comfort in knowing I'm not alone being alone

 

[LoneKiller]

Too damn long.

 

[lonelyfairy]

My whole life, but I'm only 17, still time... :/