I was/am a lot like yourself while in my thirties. At your age, I was very focused on establishing a career path for myself.

As it turns out, I did not marry until the age of 48! I remained single, despite a few offers of marriage. I wanted to wait for the right person to come along, and I was willing to hold out for that special one.

Though unlike you, I never wanted children, and never did have children. That is perfectly OK for me.

I say, hold out for what you truly want. Never settle. And see where life takes you. Perhaps it will take you away and out of Denver at some point.

And don't worry too much or at all about what others say and think. I understand the pressures placed on you by others' expectations, but we have to live life according to our own personal principles, expectations, and timing. Love is not the answer to everything. There's far more to life than a relationship. And I agree full-heartedly about creating a life for yourself first, and one that you are happy with.

So stay on your path, and if you truly do want a partner one day and children, you can be proactive and take steps to help that process along.