How to accept being single forever?
( (23F, NYC) have been rejected by any guy I've ever been interested in, and at the same time am not interested in many guys. I don't have any outright dealbreakers like money, education, height, etc. but I just don't click with a lot of guys. I'm sure my standards are "too high" for the options that are out there, but unfortunately I can't lower them; I've given a few guys chances and I didn't end up enjoying those situations. I also get pickier every year as I notice more qualities in certain guys that I don't like. I also rarely meet guys; I went to a fashion school and work in predominantly female jobs. Consequentially, all my friends are girls and gay guys, and all their friends are girls and gay guys.
I know, I know, love could still happen, but with these circumstances, my odds are not good. How can I accept being single forever? I just want to stop wanting love because it hurts so much not being able to get it.
Posted Aug 1, 2026, 3:57 AM UTC