My friends keep trying to get me to go on more dates, but honestly, every time I give up my Friday night routine for awkward small talk with a stranger I totally regret it. I used to feel guilty for declining plans but now I realize there is no greater luxury than alone time. Is this what being 30 feels like or am I just becoming a hermit?

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This is way too relatable. My work week is so busy that the last thing I want to do in my spare time is date or socialize. It just adds to the exhaustion.

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Until your job goes away and then you want to connect and those strangers now matter.

Stay balanced…

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I definitely understand. If dating is still important to you, perhaps you can schedule those dates during the week as short lunches/coffees. This way, you get to meet the person and determine if there is chemistry that warrants a longer dinner date and, more importantly, it preserves your Friday alone time. I've taken this approach in the past and it was helpful for me. Good luck!

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I agree with both of these! I try to do a quick video/phone call with them after several messages back and forth to get a better read for how they might be in person on a date. Personally I’m just a better judge of character away from texting/messaging so that’s what I prefer. I always give myself an excuse for why I can’t chat for long (15-20 mins tops) that I lead with and then see how the chemistry flows from there. Best of luck 💕

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lol 30 you stop stressing trying to make other happy so you less likely to conform
It’s beautiful

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