I’m 30. My friends’ weddings are piling up and I’m just... still very much single. Feel like it’s acceptable in NYC but also sorta depressing. Dating is hard.

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Not sure this is helpful or adds to the depression but I’m 48 and I’m currently going to a round of friends’ second weddings.

Perhaps you’re going to skip the first marriage and jump ahead to the happier second one?

Lol. But also 😕

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Stay single until you meet the right person. I had this experience and felt like the odd one out as I watched friends wed and then make babies. BUT, I waited and took care of myself and kept meeting new people and met someone who clicked. Got married less than 1.5 years after meeting, baby on the way (thanks fertility clinics!), and we’re amazingly happy.

It’s worth it to keep trying and be open to anything. 30 isn’t old (esp for big cities) and finding someone great will outlast anything forced or bec you’re lonely. Good luck 🍀

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Weddings are great places to meet someone

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You’d think, right?

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When you’re looking, you’re holding everyone up to an unattainable standard. They have to be perfect.

Stop worrying about finding perfection and just have a good time. The universe will take care of the rest.

Btw, also enjoy the uncertainty and adventure while you can.

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@ACD I’m hungover as all hell and overthinking things for sure

Have you tried bumping heads with someone?

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Feel you.

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