I'm in my 20s I feel the same way sometimes. It is great to see other people be happy but I want that too. I don't care how socially unexceptable it is these days to admit but I will NOT ultimately be happy with my life if I never become happily married and give birth to my own natural children. Because of my religious convictions having children (and activities leading up to that) are not a possibility outside of marriage. I am the youngest member of my immediate family and I don't get along with my extended family. My siblings don't have children. Unless I get married and have children I will be very lonely when I'm older.

I was raised by people who see relationships and sexuality in a very restricted and negative way so I was never receptive to male attention when I was younger. So in dealing with not being married or having kids I've made it somewhat of a priority. I'm not just looking for any man though. I have certain qualities I would like in someone I would consider marrying and I don't give attention to time wasters. When my current bf asked me out I didn't play childish games. I do place priority on my career but not to the extent that I don't have anytime to spend with my bf...it helps that he has a similar goals so our lifestyles don't conflict. Again, this isn't a politically correct solution but I am not spending my 20s pretending this desire doesn't exist and then get surprised to be 50 and never having even dated.