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[theohsocurlyone]

I've never really thought about this in these terms before, but...well. My family and my brother's girlfriend went out for a meal, tonight; just a casual little thing, and although I wasn't watching them the whole time, every time I glanced up at my brother and her, I was struck by how comfortable they seemed. How natural they looked together. They

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[harmyjo]

My brother is 24. He lives with his fiancee in their own house. They have a pet together.

I'm 26 and I live at home with my parents. I've not had a boyfriend since I was 15. I had my first kiss when I was 21. I had a girlfriend for four years but that ended last year. I spend so much of my life feeling like I'm worthless because I have nothing tangible to show for 26 years (I have plenty of emotion and feeling to show for it though.) So I know how it feels to be at a family meal, sitting there by yourself, looking at other people being affectionate and sweet together.

But I think it's important that you don't feel like you have to rush. You find the most special things when you don't expect to. I know this sounds like hallmark card stuff but it's really true. There's no timeline for when you have to have a relationship.

*hugs*

[insevens]

Oh hon. This is one of those things where uni really will make everything better. I didn't even kiss someone until I was 19. My first boyfriend came along at 20. Something just... clicks. I'm the worlds most insecure person ever. I'm a happy-go-lucky person in public, yet won't touch anyone romantically until I'm drunk.

Love isn't a set path, it's different for everyone. I know that the person you're meant to end up with, though, is the person who you won't even think about all this stuff over. I've only ever worried about people who later I've realised are rubbish. With people with who it's been good with, it's also been easy. So don't fret, lovely. I know it'll be fine when you get there. <3

[lucy_locket]

Jo and Rae are wiser than I. I don't really have much more to add, apart from a hug *hug*

[lillyankh]

It makes no difference when it happens; you could meet the girl/guy of your dreams at 46 and still have a great life. Who you are is not defined by who you are with. Just because you're single now doesn't mean you'll be a crazy cat lady, and being single is hardly a burden.

Keep faith and don't doubt yourself. Seriously. Live without such ties for as long as you can, and enjoy whatever happens as it happens.