NBSB AT 26, tried dating apps and i’m losing hope

Problem/Goal: I’m NBSB at 26, I tried dating apps and i’m slowly losing hope

Context: I’m a working media professional. Appearance-wise, people tell me that I’m pretty, enough for them to always think of me first whenever they need a screen talent for video projects (started at school, and until now sa work). Not to stroke my own ego, but I think I’m conventionally attractive, too.

Aside from that, I am also funny, kind, and extroverted. I can vibe with anyone, provided na they’re decent and respectful. I am close with my family. I have lots of longterm friends. My career is also on a good trajectory. I may seem to have it all except for one: boyfriend.

Now, don’t get me wrong. I was very GC and active sa extracurriculars when I was a student BUT I also go on dates. I tried to meet as many people as I could. Friends of friends, org-mates, people from neighboring universities. I have a fairly active social life, on top of my academic and career goals.

I tried meeting guys romantically, too, but I just end up getting hurt by them. None of them ever ended seriously din. In fact, my very last heartbreak (with someone that I liked for three years) sent me to therapy. It was that traumatic.

I think I’m healed now though and am ready again to try. So I installed dating apps (to try out the current dating pool na din). I also tried messaging guys on Reddit. But as I talk to many different guys and re-learn my preferences (old and new), I just feel like there’s no more hope for me to ever experience being partnered up with someone. Alam nyo yung first line ng kantang “Slim Pickins” by Sabrina Carpenter? Ganoon yung vibe hahaha.

Di naman mataas yung standard ko (I think?) I just want someone kind, smart, and growth-oriented since I’m growth-oriented, too. Basically, someone on the same wavelength. Siguro bonus na lang yung pagiging pogi. But what to do? I guess, I was given everything EXCEPT a man I can share some aspects of my life with.

May hope pa ba for people like me? Are there any previous NBSBs/NGSBs/NPSBs who got their hearts broken so bad, but found their partners in their late 20s/early 30s?

Previous attempts: Went on dates with guys, tried dating apps and Reddit, talked to a lot of guys but none clicked. Guys at work are already committed so it’s a BIG NO. Also, I’m mostly WFH so no chance for organic encounters🥲