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22 and never been in a relationship

I turned 22 this April and I have never been into a romantic relationship. I have never kissed anyone. All my friends either have girlfriends or boyfriends. I feel like time is running out. What should I do?

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Reply 1

Original post by freenitro
I turned 22 this April and I have never been into a romantic relationship. I have never kissed anyone. All my friends either have girlfriends or boyfriends. I feel like time is running out. What should I do?

put urself out there more man. be more social and open and try and most importantly put urself in places were people meet one another like parties, clubs, get togethers with mixed friend groups, etc.

Reply 2

yeah because since the dawn of time, women can just passively exist and still get into a relationship, not true if your a guy

Reply 3

Original post by freenitro
I turned 22 this April and I have never been into a romantic relationship. I have never kissed anyone. All my friends either have girlfriends or boyfriends. I feel like time is running out. What should I do?

What do you mean time running out you have your whole life ahead of you it’s about finding the one..

Reply 4

you are still young, i promise love will find YOU when the time is right there is no rush at all. just take care of yourself and strive to be a high value man, you will attract the right one.

Reply 5

Don't worry, love will come your way. Just have patience and wait for it to happen

Reply 6

Original post by freenitro
I turned 22 this April and I have never been into a romantic relationship. I have never kissed anyone. All my friends either have girlfriends or boyfriends. I feel like time is running out. What should I do?

Hey, just because other people find love early doesn't mean you have to. Just wait for love to happen

Reply 7

sounda like its over for you

Reply 8

Original post by judgeandjury
sounda like its over for you

broskii. no its not

Reply 9

Original post by freenitro
I turned 22 this April and I have never been into a romantic relationship. I have never kissed anyone. All my friends either have girlfriends or boyfriends. I feel like time is running out. What should I do?

hmu

Reply 10

Original post by Adamarie17
hmu

Hmm how many ppl u dating at once?😭

Reply 11

Original post by Samz134
Hmm how many ppl u dating at once?😭

U never responded to me

Reply 12

Original post by Adamarie17
U never responded to me

because youre a bot

Reply 13

Original post by olid15
because youre a bot
I'm not a bot I'm a living person

Reply 14

Original post by freenitro
I turned 22 this April and I have never been into a romantic relationship. I have never kissed anyone. All my friends either have girlfriends or boyfriends. I feel like time is running out. What should I do?

22 is like 17 for a man in the current day, it's hard but you'll be more attractive with time.

Reply 15

Original post by Adamarie17
I'm not a bot I'm a living person

I’ve seen your posts.

“pm me”

“Message me”

You’re clearly desperate

Reply 16

I found my first relationship when I was 26 so it’s possible

Reply 17

Original post by freenitro
I turned 22 this April and I have never been into a romantic relationship. I have never kissed anyone. All my friends either have girlfriends or boyfriends. I feel like time is running out. What should I do?

Its fine i have no one and never had any friends and im 23 you will get used to it

Reply 18

Original post by freenitro
I turned 22 this April and I have never been into a romantic relationship. I have never kissed anyone. All my friends either have girlfriends or boyfriends. I feel like time is running out. What should I do?

Honestly, I completely understand how you're feeling because I was exactly the same. But, once you have more responsibilities such as paying tax, then relationships becomes less important. My message is slightly unorthodox because I realise the "Don't worry, the right person will come" and "Put yourself out there" advice doesn't really work, but what works for me is to care less about relationships. This can be done by being dedicated to a job or project or volunteering thing or by exercising more independence like writing or going for exercise. Why am I giving this advice? Because they will make you feel more accomplished and better for yourself. When I was writing in forums like you are, I think what you're ultimately wanting is to feel complete, validated, confident etc. and they can be done in other ways.

As an insight, there are better things that can help you feel better about yourself than being in a relationship and I doubt if the person comes along, you would suddenly feel better about yourself. So, I would suggest going other things first and if you find someone, happy days and if not, it's still happy days because you will be happy being single when you accomplish more!

Reply 19

Original post by username7020840
I turned 22 this April and I have never been into a romantic relationship. I have never kissed anyone. All my friends either have girlfriends or boyfriends. I feel like time is running out. What should I do?

I'm 22 and decided to actually go on a date instead of shying away and have now been in a very happy relationship for almost 6 months. I know nothing about you so all i can say, is be yourself and get out there! I was a pessimist who thought i also would never find that connection... but it will happen. It was also through tinder btw. I know it can be an ordeal but please don't give up xx

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