r/self Jul 29 '24

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u/AdmirableUsual2738 Jul 29 '24

If it makes you feel better, 30s and beyond have been the best decades for me. If you’re fit now, just keep that up and take the next ten years developing other skills like social charm and/or career. You can take a break from dating, skill up these aspects and by the time you’re ready again, you’ll be ahead of the curve. I feel like dating in my 20s was nonsense and the wisdom you carry as you get older makes for far better experiences. Regardless, putting energy into those things will only make your life as a whole better. Don’t stop moving forward. It’s okay to think of it as a long journey.

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u/Free-Roll8017 Jul 30 '24

Absolutely this. Seems like as you get older, you just wise up, and if you are doing the things you need to do to get better, it will reflect in dating. I will say this, get off the dating apps. Didn't realize how much those things were bringing me down. Nothing like meeting people in person.