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am i just meant to be single?

im 20 and had a really unsuccessful dating history. my first boyfriend was when I was 16 and that only lasted 3 months as he was manipulative and narcissistic and pretty much abusing me. then I met someone else shortly after who I loved and we dated for 4 months, when I was going to tell him I was falling in love with him he dumped me and said there's no point in us carrying on since ill be going to uni and most long distance relationships dont work. that crushed me. when I got to uni I didn't have much luck, I dated someone else casually for 6 months but it wasn't very romantic and that ended when he moved away. at the start of this year I made the mistake of dating my flatmate who just wanted to use me and when we broke up he started seeing someone else. I'm now the only single friend in the group, all my other friends have boyfriends who genuinely care about them and they are all in love. I've never had that, I've never been complimented by a guy apart from when we are intimate and so it doesn't feel genuine. I've never had a guy want to really date me. I've pretty much been single for 3 years and I feel so pathetic. what makes it worse is that my younger sister just got out of a long term relationship and is already seeing someone else. i feel I've been really unlucky and starting to wonder if Im just not meant for love.
Reply 1
Original post by Anonymous
im 20 and had a really unsuccessful dating history. my first boyfriend was when I was 16 and that only lasted 3 months as he was manipulative and narcissistic and pretty much abusing me. then I met someone else shortly after who I loved and we dated for 4 months, when I was going to tell him I was falling in love with him he dumped me and said there's no point in us carrying on since ill be going to uni and most long distance relationships dont work. that crushed me. when I got to uni I didn't have much luck, I dated someone else casually for 6 months but it wasn't very romantic and that ended when he moved away. at the start of this year I made the mistake of dating my flatmate who just wanted to use me and when we broke up he started seeing someone else. I'm now the only single friend in the group, all my other friends have boyfriends who genuinely care about them and they are all in love. I've never had that, I've never been complimented by a guy apart from when we are intimate and so it doesn't feel genuine. I've never had a guy want to really date me. I've pretty much been single for 3 years and I feel so pathetic. what makes it worse is that my younger sister just got out of a long term relationship and is already seeing someone else. i feel I've been really unlucky and starting to wonder if Im just not meant for love.


just wait your turn, instead of trying to rush it or move into another relationship, try focusing on yourself and your choices. Of course, the guys you're dating don't seem to be real gentlemen, but you have to understand why you're attracting these kind of guys and how to get better, more caring people in your life. Set boundaries, take things slower, so you can figure out what kind of people you are hanging out with and be yourself in the process. Don't just go for anyone who acts like they care for a month and once they're in you, it's done and dusted... and also don't compare it to what everyone else has, everyone's story is different and your time will come
You deserve love, and tho you might believe you're not meant for it rn, if you focus on yourself, i guarantee you, you will believe it later. As I said, it'll come in time :smile:
Original post by Anonymous
im 20 and had a really unsuccessful dating history. my first boyfriend was when I was 16 and that only lasted 3 months as he was manipulative and narcissistic and pretty much abusing me. then I met someone else shortly after who I loved and we dated for 4 months, when I was going to tell him I was falling in love with him he dumped me and said there's no point in us carrying on since ill be going to uni and most long distance relationships dont work. that crushed me. when I got to uni I didn't have much luck, I dated someone else casually for 6 months but it wasn't very romantic and that ended when he moved away. at the start of this year I made the mistake of dating my flatmate who just wanted to use me and when we broke up he started seeing someone else. I'm now the only single friend in the group, all my other friends have boyfriends who genuinely care about them and they are all in love. I've never had that, I've never been complimented by a guy apart from when we are intimate and so it doesn't feel genuine. I've never had a guy want to really date me. I've pretty much been single for 3 years and I feel so pathetic. what makes it worse is that my younger sister just got out of a long term relationship and is already seeing someone else. i feel I've been really unlucky and starting to wonder if Im just not meant for love.

You’ve titled the thread wrong no your not meant to be single its just finding the one that understands you and is able to relate to you it all depends on circumstances and scenarios and does take time depending on getting to know each other how things work from the beginning and letting it progress with time
Reply 3
Original post by Anonymous
just wait your turn

Yeah what is she trying to do, queue jump! Lol :biggrin:
Reply 4
Original post by Anonymous
im 20 and had a really unsuccessful dating history. my first boyfriend was when I was 16 and that only lasted 3 months as he was manipulative and narcissistic and pretty much abusing me. then I met someone else shortly after who I loved and we dated for 4 months, when I was going to tell him I was falling in love with him he dumped me and said there's no point in us carrying on since ill be going to uni and most long distance relationships dont work. that crushed me. when I got to uni I didn't have much luck, I dated someone else casually for 6 months but it wasn't very romantic and that ended when he moved away. at the start of this year I made the mistake of dating my flatmate who just wanted to use me and when we broke up he started seeing someone else. I'm now the only single friend in the group, all my other friends have boyfriends who genuinely care about them and they are all in love. I've never had that, I've never been complimented by a guy apart from when we are intimate and so it doesn't feel genuine. I've never had a guy want to really date me. I've pretty much been single for 3 years and I feel so pathetic. what makes it worse is that my younger sister just got out of a long term relationship and is already seeing someone else. i feel I've been really unlucky and starting to wonder if Im just not meant for love.


If it makes you feel any better I’m 20 and have never dated anyone- never gotten past the talking stage or been on a single date. So I feel ur pain. But although I’m bad at following my own advice. We’re only 20, if you stayed with someone you meet now it wouldn’t be beneficial because you’ll grow and Change a lot by the time you’re 25. People that find relationships easily are lucky but also, they are willing to compromise and be unhappy with their partners too. So I believe maybe being unlucky is a blessing in disguise. I have had opportunities to date but always mess it up and say the wrong thing either because I’m too nervous or picky. Not sure this answers your question competently but hope it helps a bit.
Reply 5
Seriously though, a lit comes down to genetics, how pretty you are, whether you're good socially or socially awkward, etc. A girl who by luck of the genetic lottery comes across well to a guy will be treated well by him, ones who don't have as good traits by the genetic lottery won't be treated as well.

Put yourself in the guts shoes, if you're with a girl whose not all that, not great to be with chances are you're not going to care to much. It's just something you have to accept, there are probably people far worse off that you who do to get to date at all.

Best thing I can think of is wear clothing that isn't trashy but stylish and a bit revealing, crop tops, skater dresses, kind of quite fancy versions of that that are a little bit sexy looking and may help you appeal to men more. Also watch what you say to men as in treat them how you would like to be treated. Some women get in their high horse or give attitude or think they should be treated like a princess. Just look for a man to treat you how you would treat your friends and treat the man how you would treat your friends (hopefully in an even handed respectful manner). Communicate well with each other and don't get into silly mind games and rubbish like that. In other words make sure you are bearable to be around and not thinking he should treat you in a special manner, all that should help.
Reply 6
Also, keep in shape, avoid being overweight. Men judge the quality of a woman on stuff like that and treat them accordingly.
Reply 7
You're a very very young person

There are many many options:

-Being introduced
-Online dating
-Speed dating
-From community
-Fom network or circle
-From their network or circle
-speed dating
-Clubbing
-Pubs
-Go out
-Social media
-shopping
-approaching
-forums
-work
-could go abroad
-coffee shops
-clubs
-meet ups
-places of worship
-joining society of interest
-gym
-shop
-areas
-meet ups
-activities
-business events

Match maker
Specialist clubs
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