I'm an extrovert. I spent a lot of my youth meeting new people and putting effort into deepening my connections. As a result, I have many strong friendships that developed from teenage until adulthood. We understand each others' boundaries, survived over multiple changes in settings, and are able to talk about our deep worries.
It seems like most people have a few friends this close, and then date to fulfill their other social needs (romantic/physical/emotional connection). I dated a lot in college - but the older I get, the less time I have for dating and the less interested I am in the physical aspect (s*x, mindless flirting, etc).
Without s*x and the flirting, what differentiates relationships from friendships? Nothing really, right? I'm so deeply emotionally tied to my friends that no romantic partner has ever compared.
But all of my friends are dating. They're either in committed relationships or dating around. It's so odd, because they value me as much as I value them. My heart is so full from them. But for them, they still need more.
I'm not judging others for dating. I just feel a little bit like an alien for being the only one who doesn't want to date. Some very attractive and compatible people have made offers to me recently, but I just don't see any added value in a romantic relationship for my life. Does anyone relate?
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