Boyfriend or not?
By anneshirley
@anneshirley (1516)
Philippines
June 8, 2008 6:12am CST
Should I worry for not having a boyfriend at 25? My group is compose of ten girls, just recently my friend got married and I am the only single in the group. Its not that I also want to get married but I feel awkward whenever we have get together because they always comes with a partner while I go there alone. As for the moment, I am not thinking of having a family and they find this weird. They always tease me as an old maid. What do you think? Am I weird?
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@satkumar077 (180)
• India
8 Jun 08
Try to be yourself , at the end of the day you must feel comfortable .It is better to be single and subtle rather to be with a stranger and superfluous.
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@Tianna2 (1273)
• United States
8 Jun 08
Hello Anneshirley, I dont think your weird at all. I'm 29 and I'm still single. While I hope to meet the right man someday, I'm in no hurry. I like being single and independant too much to be rushed into being married.
I do know how you feel about all of your friends being married though, it does get lonely at times, but you shouldnt let them rush you into something your not readdy for. Just take your time, love will find you when your ready. If you rush into a relationship, it will likely end up bad.
Big hugs, Tianna
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@anneshirley (1516)
• Philippines
8 Jun 08
I think your right...I really am not into married life yet. I still enjoy my independent and single life. Also, I am very afraid of rushing into a relationship and finding out later that I got the wrong man.
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@poohgal (6845)
• Singapore
8 Jun 08
Hi 5! I am 25 too and am facing a similar problem.
Most of my friends are attached (only one is married). Whenever we have gatherings, they will bring their partners too.
Like you, I am perfectly fine with not having a boyfriend. In fact, I choose not to have a boyfriend. I believe in waiting for the right one to come. If he never comes, I do not mind staying single. It's better than being with someone who might not be the one for me.
I also have other priorities in life. I have my grandma, family and work to take care of.
I do not think you are weird at all. :) You are just like me. You are not alone. Whatever it is, follow your heart. :)
Anyway, from your avatar, I can tell you like animes. Same here. :)
@anneshirley (1516)
• Philippines
10 Jun 08
Nice meeting you (or is it nice knowing you?) You are right, boyfriend is definitely not my priority as of the moment. I do have someone who always say he likes me but I just don't have the feeling that he is the one I am looking for.
Thank you for sharing your time
@Gargoyle0134 (1257)
• United States
8 Jun 08
Nope..don't worry.
Everyone is an individual. And they all do different things at different times. You do not need a man to be valued in society or valuable to your family.
You're fine as is! Stop looking for a guy and enjoy being happy and healthy! Have fun! Use your cash, if you have any, to go see other things. Believe it or not, while they are tied down and married and having children, YOU have chances to take off once in a while and travel!
I think it was Gloria Steinham that once said, "A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle!!"
Don't worry about what society thinks you should do. I didn't get married until I was 23 and took the opportunity to travel, do a short time in the military, go to college and have some FUN!-It was only coincidence I met my husband then. If it had been longer, that also would have been fine.
Have your fun now, so that if and when you do get married later and have a family you won't have missed out! If it's meant to be..fine. If not though, then enjoy and don't worry!
(You are not weird at all!-And you are not an "old maid." What you are is FREE, and they know it!)
@anneshirley (1516)
• Philippines
10 Jun 08
You're right there...I am living my life as I want it to be and I am loving it. This is the freedom I want and I am not ready for anyone to take it away as of the moment.
Thanks for your advice! (Also to all those people to post a comment, thanks for sharing your time!)
@arlene05kang (277)
• South Korea
8 Jun 08
Having a boyfriend is not a race. You need to consider the characteristic of a man. Anyway you're too young. Don't rush yourself. Enjoy being single.
@anneshirley (1516)
• Philippines
10 Jun 08
No...I don't hate boys because aside from my group which are all girls, my coworkers are usually male. Suitors, yes I have but I just don't feel anything yet as of the moment.
@myliezl0903 (2726)
• Philippines
19 Jun 08
hi anneshirley! i don't see anything wrong being single at 25.,i am 29 and still single.,so don't rush into something that you might regret someday.,if your still single just be it.,enjoy your life with your friends and don't fell awkward. coz there's lots of girls who choose to be single than being hurt by somebody else,..Ü lOL!
@spiderlizard22 (3444)
• United States
17 Jun 08
Nope. It doesn't matter if you are married or not. Being single can be a good thing. You don't have to get a mate if you don't want to. You should only get a mate if you want to not if you have to other wise the relationshipp may not work out so well.
@violetdreams (658)
•
18 Jun 08
Hi
Not weird at all! Definitely not. You are just (possibly) a 'late bloomer' as they say. I was too. I never really had a boyfriend until I was 25 - Oh, a week or 2 here or there, but nothing serious! I had a great time, travelled the world between the ages of 21 and 25 and met all sorts of interesting people, learned a LOT and grew up.
Then I met M and we had a very up and down relationship for nearly 3 years - finally split up and I finally found my life's partner - who, but the way, had been around in my life for a while already.
We finally emigrated to the UK in 1998, got married in 2001 and today we have a great life with 3 beautiful kids. I was nearly 35 when my first was born and then nearly 3 years ago I had twins.
See, it can still happen for you! Don't ever give up hope - Mr Right is out there somewhere - you just gotta relax and he will pop up. You will know when he appears (hopefully he will to - lol).
You may also find that by waiting, when you do settle down your relationship will be more stable and stronger and long lasting than a lot of your friends who got married much earlier (this is of course a generalisation).
Check out my profile where you will find a link to my website where you can get some sexy lingerie to entice the man of your dreams (when you find him) - lol :¬)
Good luck
Violetdreams
@relundad (2310)
• United States
19 Jun 08
Weird? Nah! Mr. Right just hasn't come along. Gone are the days when you are married and pregnant by 21. I have seen studies lately that show that "kids" aren't even leaving home until the late 20's. They say the reason is that people are more interested in persuing careers, saving money etc. and are waiting much later in life for marriage and family. So take your time and have fun in the meantime. Love will eventually find you I promise!
@joliefille (3690)
• Philippines
23 Jun 08
No need to worry about being 25 and not having a boyfriend yet. You should hear some of my friends who are already 29 and haven't had a boyfriend yet. Most people seem to perceive singles as having this L on their forehead. I hate that. Being single doesn't mean you're not having fun. Take your time. =)
@mykmari_08 (2464)
• Philippines
16 Jun 08
Pardon me for saying this, but I feel you're too confused with your feelings at the moment and your emotions are pouring over.
I believe that each person has his or her own point of view or opinion regarding this matter. For instance, in my case, I'm a married woman for more than five years now. I couldn't say that our marriage life is perfect; because I know that there isn't a perfect marriage. Ever since I got married, I have proven to myself that it's a lifelong relationship; taking on the struggles together. But as what my parents and aunts have said in the past, it's so hard to live old with no one by your side. I'm not encouraging you to stay in your current status nor am I discouraging you to do so. It's really your own choice but whatever it would be, be ready for the consequences of your actions.
What I could only advise you to do is: examine your feelings and your priorities before making the tough and final decision. If you're happy being single, then so be it.
While you're still at it, always love yourself and do take care. Best of luck.
@masalawnabata (92)
• Philippines
9 Jun 08
you're not weird, you shouldn't be hurry and wait for the right man for you. you just plan it.
@nupats (3564)
• India
9 Jun 08
hi there is no competetion and it does not make sense doing something just for showing others tht u also have a boyfriend..i m sure u will meet ur Mr. Right and no one will need to tell u and u will find urself following ur heart..age has nothing to do with this it is abt time and space
@janiceancajas (227)
• Philippines
17 Jun 08
25 is still young. Having a family is not a race and its not that easy. At your age you have to enjoy life. Just ignore if they tease you coz being single is more fun than having a family of their own at their age. Try to ask them if they are happy of their marriage life. I'll tell you most of them suffers. It's not easy to think not just for yourself but also for your husband and childrens welfare. Consider your status as bless anyways you still have a long way to run. Get yourself a boyfriend first before thinking of making a family. Go girl!!!
@izzuyasha (348)
• Malaysia
9 Jun 08
You are not weird at all.I've met a lot of people who are still single at their 30s and 40s.It depends on the person.Do you feel you need a partner right now?If not,just be happy with yourself.You'll get one in the future,don't worry about it.
@drr_shahbaz (17)
• Pakistan
10 Jun 08
I think you should ask it from you. If you are satisfied and living a happy life then you not need to worried about it. But if you think you are missing something in your personality then you should try to make boy friend.