Being Single at the age of 24 comes with many problems.

Italy
September 4, 2012 5:41am CST
People think that I am loner that is why i am not with somebody yet. They laugh behind my back. But this isn't true I had been in love when I was 16, and at the age of 18 I was heart broken by my boyfriend. He left me without even telling me. First 6 months were spent to find him, and then I found that he was with somebody else. Slowly, my friends got away as I was not communicative anymore. I need to be loved too, I want to have friends to talk to. I wanna enjoy my life and want to trust men again. This is so difficult to cope.
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@sbrn11 (415)
• India
4 Sep 12
yaa, people do think that something is wrong with a girl, who is single for long. a girl should either have a boyfriend or should be married by the age of 25 according to the people around us. but don't worry about them, just ignore what they say. its none of your concern about what others feel about it. its their problem, not yours, you enjoy your life, the way you want too.. after-all, you own your life, no one else.
@sbrn11 (415)
• India
4 Sep 12
those people who like to talk about others for no reasons are not worthy enough. i don't care for such people. let them say whatever they want to. none of my concern.
@nupur123 (392)
• Hyderabad, India
5 Sep 12
It is very correct as i aldo faced such time face in my life. I got along with many guys but also broke up fast as i cannot see my life partner thing in tgem . So take ur time to choose the one who will be right for u.
• Italy
4 Sep 12
You are so right. Sometimes I want to punch such people in the face. But then, I think they aren't worth to my slightest of energy. So I let it go...
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• China
4 Sep 12
I experienced the similar thing. But i think time is a good medicine,let the past to be past,you are living now. Though it's hard to over come,after all,a broken heart ,a relationship of betray,all that always around you,torment you,you still have to be strong,to face it bravely. We are stronger than we imagine,the most important is that you are confident in yourself. There are more kindness people in the world.
• Italy
4 Sep 12
yep you are right time is the best healer. I always gather myself when I come across such self-centered people. But sometimes, I can't bear what they say....
• Philippines
5 Sep 12
If time is the best healer, then tell me, how much time d I need to move on and mend my heart? I've been like this for more than 3 years and nothing has changed. I thought I already moved on until I got to meet him again last night after a long time of no communication and update about each other.There again my heart beat so fast that I felt like my toes couldn't carry my body anymore. I feel like falling in the floor and couldn't even walk straight. And here I am, confused all over again.
• Italy
5 Sep 12
You know, i break every time i see my boyfriend too.. It kills me that he has got the guts to dump me like that and still talk to me like nothing happened. Whenever I see him, i try to avoid him, i try to get out of there quickly. And then it all starts coming back to me again, every moment, every lie that he told. But you should realize, its a part of life, you cant deny it all you can do is cope with it.
@Paper_Doll (2373)
• Philippines
6 Oct 12
Just don't mind those people as they don't know you that is why they say something like that. And who says that you need to be with somebody just to become happy? I know many women who are in a relationship but aren't happy. With regards to what happened to your past, I don't think it is right to live in your past. Move on but do not force yourself to enter into a relationship if you're not ready to be hurt. I've been cheated twice but I have never really took that against all men. I am very positive when it comes to love and I know that it can be very complicated and would need a lot of patience. Forget about your past as this guy does not deserve you.
• Philippines
5 Sep 12
you know what i can relate to you..we had the same problem Last Aug. 29 , 2012 we are so happy with my BF,, and then Sept. 1, 2012 we broke up .. super super hurt..as in i cant breathe, i cant move.....because when i opened his FB account i saw a message there that he flirting somebody, he lied to me... i know that experience ...really reallly hard to frget..
• Italy
5 Sep 12
Being cheated on is worst :(, But there is nothing you can do now. Neither can I, but I am hoping for the day I will be able to put it on his face.
@Akaimiko (15)
• United States
4 Sep 12
Wow that guy was despicable. And what about your friends? Did they even TRY to help you get out of your funk before walking out? You'll definitely get better from this, as long as you begin to take steps outside your comfort zone to reach out to people. And you're absolutely right, you DO deserve to be loved and I think this experience is an opportunity to learn about yourself, like how strong and resilient you are or will be in spite of what's happened. Being single allows you to focus on yourself and really get to know what YOU want out of life and relationships, so take your time...I promise love and friendship will find you again.
• Italy
6 Sep 12
I am hoping it does find me soon enough. I am broke because every single person that I knew and thought was my best bet bailed out.
@khhhaaaat (112)
• Philippines
15 Oct 12
I have been experiencing something like this right now. i am turning 24 this year too, and people usually asks me why I STILL don't have a partner or a bf. Sometimes it's pretty hard to handle especially if it becomes a repetitive question. I get so irritated by their repetitive questions. I personally chose to be single because I believe that the right person, will appear on the right time. I still believe in soul mates and I don't want to waste my time on plays and games. I want a serious relationship not a play. Try winning your friends back again. Those friends just might help you in what you're feeling. Those friends know what you've been through and what happened so it will be easier to talk to them. Better appreciate your friends next time. Put your loyal friends first before any bf.
@Fulltank (2882)
• Philippines
5 Sep 12
I think the best way to deal with your problem today is first you had to move-on. Let go of the past experience and simply take the lessons of it not to make the same mistake again. Instead of living in the past, you should look forward of your future. Decide, whether you can have new relationship or accept new suitors. That way, you can be happy with your life. Broken relationship can be taken into a positive way. Just think of this, what if you never caught your boyfriend the soonest possible time? and you two got married. That would be more hurtful for you. So, better threat it as God's message and move on.
@swissheart (6482)
• Romania
29 Sep 12
hey there I can say I find myself in the same situation. I'll be soon 24( in december to be more precise) and I'm single too. It's true that many times people talk behind your back aldo it's none of their business who you're with or not. people keep asking me questions on when I'm going to get married and I was like how the hell do you want me to get married if I don't even have a boyfriend... I've been in a toxic relationship which made me lose all of my friends. but slowly I met new people so I made new friends. I had the courage to open up to them and they turned out to be thrustworthy person which is pretty hard to find these days. now about my love status...it's a mess. I want to find someone that would care for me and be there for me. only that most of the guys I dated turned out to be jerks.I stoped waiting for prince charming long time ago. I don't want him to be rich, smart, and handsom. I just want a person who would understand and love me., so far I haven't found it but in the future...who knows. have a ncie day
@surekharathi (14146)
• India
28 Sep 12
Ohhhh God only 24 age no problem in 24 age but in 34 age problem may arise. 24 is less age why you are thinking this ohhh because of your heart is break. Why you fall in love only in age of 16. That was not love only attraction between boy and girl. After some time either of the party brake the heart of another. Dont worry you will get a very lovely life partner. Wait....
@nupur123 (392)
• Hyderabad, India
5 Sep 12
U r correct so stop thinking thatwhat other think about u . It is ur life and u cannot afford to go along with a guy who is wrong for u. we need to be very careful before we chose our life partner . So take ur time to do this .
• Philippines
5 Sep 12
Don't think of it too hard. There are reasons to be happy when you are with someone else and there are many reasons to be happy being single. Guess, you're just being too hard on yourself. The source of happiness can be found everywhere. Having a lover is not the basis of happiness. Being single doesn't mean, you're a loner. You are just more cautious than others when it comes to relationship. You can find true friends in your down moments. If you haven't found them yet, don't worry they will come unexpectedly. Enjoy your life while you're young. Do all you wanna do, explore but be responsible. Appreciate what you have right now, happiness is a choice, you know:)
• China
5 Sep 12
I think you became scared at others since you have hurt so deeply,maybe you dare not to love or be loved,but have you ever know,only say bye to the past can you face reality.I used to be afraid of talking and then i try to take a deep breath at that time,i found it became easy and funny.So relax yourself and drive away the fear of your heart,leran to keep sorrow inside,you know you worth to be loved
@hayate13 (37)
• Indonesia
5 Sep 12
dont worry about your condition, you still have a family that love you, you still have many friends that care with you, and a wise choice that you join a forum like mylot, you can discuss your problem with your friends here. and i think you can add your interaction with people around your life. So about love, there will a time that you will get your true love. your boyfriend that let you at the age of 18 doesnt know about you well. So dont worry an be happy. i support you.
• China
11 Sep 12
not all men the same!so go and find your happiness!we need to trust love!
@Jshean20 (14349)
• Canada
5 Sep 12
I can understand that being single can be difficult, but please remember that being in a relationship can come with all kinds of drama and problems as well though. As hard as it might be, just try to enjoy this time to yourself because when it's meant to happen you will meet the right one.
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
5 Sep 12
This kind of habit is become quite common in these days. But when it turns to our own case, we feel so hurt, especially we are innocent. What I feel to say, whenever we are in a relationship, we need to take care of many thing. Mostly when it comes to a love affair, we consider only the sweet side and never thing what 'next' and we always prefer to live with the 'present'. Anyway, what is happend is happend and now you can plan the rest of your life with the previous experiences. May be hard and bitter, but still now, you are so young and in fact this is the right time to start a good life and there is still time ahead of you. Why don't you look for a perfect match and I am much sure that you can still get a better person in your life. Here in our place, girls are getting married, especially the working women married mainly only after 25 and it happens from the age group 23-27. So you are not so late and that is why I sayd 24 is the right time for looking a better match. Also, if you take a decision now, it will be much polished than the age of 18-20. So, there is no need to worry and be positive and happy. Also, I think your family (mom & dad) will help and also discuss among good friends and even you can try on the matrimonial sites which helps to find a best suitable match and here in our place, now-a-days, most of the people is search through the matrimonial sites to get the perfect match and why don't you spend some time for it. Forget about what is happend and please try to live in the present, which will give you much happiness and pleasure. All the best
@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
5 Sep 12
Getting married to a wrong person is more difficult, trust me! Don't mind those people talking behind your back. You're in your 20s and single! How i would love to turn back time and enjoy being single again. If we could switch places, i would. Who says you're not loved is stupid. Go and find new friends or maybe it's about time you change your attitude. Be bubbly! Have fun, drink and be merry!
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
5 Sep 12
People laugh behind you have problems, not you. It is a life single, married, in relationship...and we can be one as long as we are happy with our life. I am single like you too. Don't care about what people say, just listen to your heart and know what you want in this life and do the best to get it. I wish you all the best!!!
@Shavkat (137212)
• Philippines
5 Sep 12
You are still young, life has full of surprises. As I have said from the previous similar discussion. Don't look for love, it will come in the right time and place.
5 Sep 12
yeah i can under stand your difficulty.it is very hard to recover from such a crisis.nut living in moan too is a bad thing.you will have to take heart.you must have to enjoy life because you are not alone your family may suffer from your attitude.they too may sad.so take heart and try to live life as same as before 16.