I am over 30 and still single...dunno what to do:(
By Yasmin
@jasmeena (846)
Indonesia
April 5, 2011 5:01am CST
People say i am a good-looking woman, even though not too fashionable, even too simple for nowaday`s women. After my terrible break up with my ex in 2007 ( through complicated relationship), I got stressed, I tried to make serious relationship because I don`t want to feel alone, I feel ashamed without partner..I have dark past with my boyfriend with whom I had relationship for 7 years and now he left me...I have been single for almost 4 years and I tried almost all online matrimonies but not really successful..I feel worried after being cheated online and yeah, there is a man i knew online who wants to know me, but he tends to complain that i am too difficult to contact, while he often wants that I can meet him whenever he can as he is very busy with his job.He wants me to go online so he can YM me while I am not always OL..I get stuck where can I find a good man?people say that most good men are taken..
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17 responses
@misc11 (384)
• United States
5 Apr 11
There are plenty of good men that are not taken! And you are just 30...still young. Everyone is starting to get married later now. I think it is very normal. Maybe you should try getting involved in activities that you aren't usually involved in so you meet other people and different kinds of people. The guy who wants to meet you doesnt sound very nice and sounds a little arrogant. There are plenty more out there, so don't lose hope and stop looking so hard and putting all your effort into it, and then you will find the perfect one!
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@Citychic (4067)
• United States
5 Apr 11
I agree with this writer. The first thing that one must do is fall in love with theirselves. If you are in love with yourself and working hard to take care of yourself and working towards having a nice solid career that you enjoy. Believe me, the right person will come along. Too often we are setting out expectations way to high. We are looking for something in someone and not paying close enough attention to what we need to be working in in order to get that person's attention. Just do you and go out and have fun. As for the guys online, always be cautious. Not everyone is who they claim to be.
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
5 Apr 11
Hi jasmeena,
It is the break of of long relationship which is not letting you into any new one easily. Do not stress too much. And in haste do not commit mistake in picking up a partner so that you have to regret the rest of your life.
Thirty is not too much. There are so many good people around but the only thing is that we fail to understand or recognize them. Instead of online relation try to have one offline and see if that seems working. If yes go ahead and if not options are still there.
All the best.
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@toniganzon (72281)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
You are a good looking person as most people have said so there is no need for you to sound so desperate. With the times nowadays I don't think 30 is that old to be so scared of being alone. You will find the right man at the right time, just don't be too much worried of not finding him. I think that's one reason why you can't have a relationship is because you are a worrier. Enjoy being single. If I could turn back time, maybe I'll get married at 35, but then its impossible. Thirty is the best age to enjoy being single and dating around. Be flirty at thirty and thriving. I envy you.
@vannyt (343)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
Jasmeena sweetie, don't be scared of being single at the age of 30. The right one will come anytime, don't be in a hurry. With your past experience which you described as a complicated relationship, the more you should be careful and patient. There are a lot of people who are in a relationship who wants to be single so maybe being one would be an advantage too.
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@whengcat (1457)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
Hello there,
Know what? you sound like my best friend who's in Abu Dhabi right now. You have the same experiences when it comes to men and love. She also have an online boyfriend who really want to see her personally. But the man wanted her to go in his place which is in UK. She's planning to push through with the plan eventhough unsure of what to expect...
You're still young my friend, don't worry too much. Life is beautiful, don't look for love 'coz it will come to you naturally. Just feel good about yourself so that life will shine back at you, have a good day!
@hazeljoymilloria (44)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
Well, jasmeena, you shouldn't force your self looking for a good man because it will just give you stress. Just wait and try to fix your self and life first. Then I'm sure that the good men will be the ones who will look for you.;)
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@mummyofthree (2715)
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6 Apr 11
Honey I can't see your picture... for some reason I have absolutely no pics on here just little red x's!! But I'm sure you are stunning... everyone is. Beauty is your personality shining through!
Don't worry about being single, you will meet someone when you least expect it. I'm 34 in a few days and only met my man six months ago. I like you, had completely given up hope of ever having another relationship. I have been wary of him and am slowly learning to trust him. Enjoy life and be happy. That happiness and contentment in your own life will shine through and some wonderful man will see you for who you are and come running!
Good luck hun x
@suman2008 (683)
• India
6 Apr 11
Hi Jasmeena,it seems that both of us are in the same boat.I have recently broke up a 7 year's relationship.I am feeling lonely too.And I am depressed on that matter.I don't find any solution till now.
Hope both of us will find a way soon.
Have a nice life ahead.
@pogi253 (1596)
• Philippines
6 Apr 11
Don’t think you are cursed because your are still single up to now. Instead it’s time to take benefit of this free time that you have to make the most of for yourself be sure there is nothing wrong with you. The best time to enjoy most of the things that you wouldn’t enjoy when you are in a relationship is now, it’s time to know and discover more that you wouldn’t have rather explored when you were in a relationship depending on the responsibilities. It’s time to get to know more and more about yourself.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
6 Apr 11
At that age, i have my husband as my boyfriend. He was younger by nearly 6 years than me so, he is hesitant that we get married already. He was still helping his parents in sending their youngest daughter to College so he was not keen on it.
But i was already pressured by my peers because i am not getting younger anymore according to them. I persisted my boyfriend that we get married and so we did. It was a simple wedding, but what's important is we got married!
i was able to take the last trip, so they say!
@remo86 (252)
• Egypt
5 Apr 11
Cheerup girl:) 30 years is not that big number...and you have to faith that age is just number but not real reflect for inner shine .
Being single or even struggling to find good man is problem facing most of girls and women ,So you don't be that much hard on yourself.
Enjoy your life as you can ,try to hang out as you can and make friends..But don't stay alot with yourself alone as you can.
I'm single too so i know well how you feel ..But what can we do??
Just keep looking and don't go to these dark area .
Good luck
@jasmeena (846)
• Indonesia
5 Apr 11
Thank you thank you for your support..the problem is....I `m 34 now...and I think it`s such a disaster for me to be single at that age..people say that i am too picky whatsoever, well, i am not perfect and i am not looking for the perfect one, but the right one..my mom blames me for not getting married with the man she wanted me too get married with (around 2005-2006) and it is a karma that now i am single, and i had relationship with the wrong man in 2009, who was a bad guy and i didn`t know anything until somebody told us. And I don`t know whether still possible for me to find a good man I love and he loves me too..I have the pic on my profile
@deadfieldy (131)
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6 Apr 11
Just relax. Its not the end of the world. There are too many women in the world that are happily single in the age of 30 or even 40. Your guy will come at the right time. Just relax and always think positive.
@chenxiaoyue_713 (2165)
• China
6 Apr 11
Why your age and unmarried state bother you so much? As a single woman approaching 30, I've never felt worried about not having a boyfriend. I'm quite good-looking and have a charming figure, but who says that a gorgous woman must have a boyfriend?
There are a great many women out there seeking financial support from men, and that's why they need boyfriends. But most of us are not like that. I have my own career and am happy with my life, so why should I need a boyfriend? I believe you're as independent and strong as any men in the world, so why don't you enjoy life more and forget about boyfriend?
I understand that romantic relationship plays an important part, especially to a woman who may feel lonely as she grows older. But we can't just rashly stay in a relationship with someone who obviously is not the right one. What I'm trying to say is that we need to be patient and believe the right guy will appear some time.
@eurekafemme (5877)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
That's not true. Not all good men are already taken. there are still others out there also waiting for the right girl.
Don't worry, 30 is not really that old. Why worry that much? Enjoy your life. The right one will come to your when it is about time you should meet one. And if he does, try to open your heart and give him the chance. The problem sometimes why love doesn't stay long in our hearts is that we often push it away thinking that such love is not the right one for you. Don't make this mistake. Take the risk and fall in love again. Do not be afraid.
He will come to you when he will come to you. Just wait. And yeah, where you can meet a prospective Mr. Right. Mingle with people. Attend parties and social gatherings. Interact with men and women. You'll never know from which side he is going to come.:)
@kajal1992 (354)
• India
6 Apr 11
i hope God will fullfil your dreams soon, relationship for 7 years! wow you both are lucky with such strong relation, then how did you had breakup? actually you know what , you guys don't love, you just like each-other, sorry if i am wrong