There are moments when you wonder if love is really around the corner or if it’s going to take its sweet time.
You see couples holding hands, friends sharing stories about dates, and then there’s you, scrolling at night and questioning how this part of life is supposed to unfold.
It’s not a race, but it does feel like a mystery, doesn’t it?
When Everyone Around You Seems Ahead
It hits differently when it feels like everyone else has already had a relationship, or at least a story worth telling, and you’re just waiting.
Sometimes you brush it off, pretending it doesn’t matter, and other times it gets under your skin.
I’ve been there.
You start thinking, is it me?
Do I give off “not interested” energy without realizing it?
And then, on other days, you’re glad you didn’t waste time on someone who wasn’t right for you.
It’s like this weird balance between craving connection and knowing you’re fine on your own.
The thing is, timelines aren’t as uniform as Instagram makes them seem.
Some people meet their person at 15, some at 25, some later. None of it means you’re behind.
The Push And Pull Between Ready And Not Ready
It’s tricky when you feel both ready and hesitant at the same time.
Maybe you want a boyfriend, but the idea of opening up feels exhausting.
Or maybe you’ve convinced yourself you’ll “just know” when it’s time, but deep down you wonder if that’s even true.
There’s no one way this works.
Sometimes love shows up when you’re fully prepared, and sometimes it crashes in uninvited when you least expect it.
I think the hardest part is not comparing your story to anyone else’s.
Because yours isn’t supposed to look like theirs. It’s supposed to be yours.
So, how soon will you get your first boyfriend?
Want to find out what your answers reveal?
