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All my siblings both older and younger than I have either a spouse or a child to keep them occupied. They’ve moved onto the next step in their lives. Whilst I love being single and not having to commit to relationship I do miss companionship, like, a lot. Pretty much everyone who I socialise with including both my immediate and extended family always ask me when I’m gonna settle down and the reality is that, I’m not actively looking for a spouse, or not really on the ‘to-do’ list. I turn 26 next month and I guess the cultural and also faith based stereotype is that I probably should’ve have a child of my own by now. I adore children, just ask my nephew, he gets whatever he asks me 😂! It’s not easy finding someone who you really click with, for me, I need someone who’s active in their life so that when we both have free time, we can enjoy each other’s company. My mum always says, “Ray, even if you elope, I don’t mind, just come round with her and introduce me” - mum is so chill with me. Perks of being the black sheep of the family 😏
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WhateverWorks · 36-40 Best Comment
I think… it’s important not to ‘settle down’ (emphasis on settling) out of social expectation because it leads to discontentment later. It’s important to figure yourself out and find someone who has figured themselves out so that way whatever you build together has a strong foundation to grow from both as individuals and as a partnership.
mynameisray · 26-30, M
@WhateverWorks couldn’t have said it better!
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