More of a personal point, but I am 31, single and have been living in London for 2.5 years. I’m feeling a little stuck professionally and having trouble finding something new, and no luck finding a partner here yet. Is this concerning? It’s so hard not to feel behind

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I think this is a pretty natural feeling, and something that hits a lot of people in their early 30s. I felt exactly the same way and I moved overseas to shake off the feeling. I ended up finding my husband at 33 and completely switching industries at 35. I don't really have much advice because I wouldn't necessarily recommend everybody do what I did, but I just wanted to validate your feelings as totally normal.

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Thank you🙂

Living in London would be my dream! Let's switch lives for a few days and I think you'd realize how lucky you really are. I got married young, divorced by 29, and had to start fresh saving up for a home, just to be hit with some health concerns that somewhat forced me to live with a roommate in order to afford the cost of living in the US. Point is, there is no timeline. Don't get too caught up in what you think you *should* have by now that you don't appreciate little things like your health, having a job, and living in a beautiful city.

Thank you❤️ you’re right. Staying present is so important.

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