melell Posted November 24, 2013 Posted November 24, 2013 I am not sure where to post this. I am 6 months out of an 8 year relationship. I am 26. Although there were several valuable aspects of being in a relationship I am really glad I am not in one, in the traditional respect. So much focus on partnership and building a life together etc. My perspective on relationships has changed, and my 'ideal' is that if I am ever in one again I wouldn't want to sacrifice 'living'. Lately I have found myself feeling restless frequently, like I want to get all those years back, and experience anything and everything. It has really deterred me from wanting to date. This is something I never experienced while with someone, I was happy to just chill. I want to know if anyone has felt this way? And if having this perspective will negatively impact me in the long run?
Heatemyheart89 Posted November 24, 2013 Posted November 24, 2013 Hello I think what you are feeling is totally normal. Although I have been single for ages I can relate to how you feel as I have been in relationships where I think I wish I could get that time back. I think you just need to focus on yourself. A lot of the people who have got out of relationships need time to get to know themselves again.
Author melell Posted November 24, 2013 Author Posted November 24, 2013 Hello I think what you are feeling is totally normal. Although I have been single for ages I can relate to how you feel as I have been in relationships where I think I wish I could get that time back. I think you just need to focus on yourself. A lot of the people who have got out of relationships need time to get to know themselves again. Thanks for that, a really, really good point. I met my ex when I was 17, and broke up shortly before 26. So really I haven't ever 'known' myself as a single adult- no wonder I am so perplexed by my perspectives these days.
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