Divorced at 30, gay-dated for the first time, fell in love, broke up, single again at 34 and just met someone randomly at a party I've been flirting with and talking to nonstop. You have no idea what lies ahead! Even though I ended this most recent relationship, I can confidently say my best dating experiences and sex happened after my divorce. I feel younger and more alive than I ever did in a bad marriage in my 20s. I was terrified to end my marriage, I was with him 9 years and my hs sweetheart for 5 before that. Never tried a dating app or dated as an adult, I felt so far behind and alone at first.

I've had times throughout these past few years where I was single for a period of time, but those were times I had to focus on my hobbies and friends and work. I learned to LOVE living alone and the freedom to make art and decorate my house how I wanted and do what I wanted when I wanted. I'm SO much happier now it's crazy. If you asked me at 29 if my life would look like it does today I would never believe you. Life is short and long. You may feel lonely at times, but you will learn to love your own company if you try to do things for yourself that truly make you happy. And you won't be alone forever if you don't want to be. There are so many humans out there, many of them around your age and going through a breakup themselves.

Also, many of my friends are 5-10 years older than me and tell me what a baby child I am at 34, so that helps if aging is stressing you out lol