I know the general answer to this, but I want to know others response.
If by your 30’s you’re mostly established in life, why is it then harder to establish a long lasting relationship with someone ?

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Perhaps because you are more established and have more to lose / at risk leading to being more cautious in forming relationships?

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That’s a good take 😊I agree. The more stable you are the more selective you’ll be in that search of your potential partner

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It’s not harder for me. I’ve grown personally so I know what I want and what adds to my happiness.

Yep. My thoughts exactly. We should not set impossible standards. Just look for what you think will make you happy.

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