[DavidStrong]

A friend of mine told me today that he is now engaged. She is really wonderful, he found a really special person. I guess I'm happy. However, part of me is also sad and jealous. I would guess that these are fairly common feelings but they still suck. I'm one of the last (and oldest) of our social network. Is there an "old maid" equivalent for men? Ah dying alone, here I come.

[Teck]

Hey DavidStrong.... I know how you feel. A friend, whom I haven't seen or talk to in a year, contacted me and informed me he is now married. I congratulated him and told him I was happy for him... which was the truth. Yet, I was jealous and sad at the same time. Maybe it isn't time for you to get married... that's how I look at it for myself. In due time, in due time

[Rhapsody]

YES.... by all means David your reaction to the news is quite normal, we often feel left and hence the feelings that arise, rather we want them or not. Hang in there and remain true to your self and the right person will come along - if it is meant to be.

If I may ask? - what has happened with your past relationships that never allowed for a more intimate bonding that could lead to marriage for a life time?


LoVe,
Rhapsody - ((( hugs )))

[alisandria]

Hi David,

I'm an old maid, maybe soon to be spinster...lol!!! I think we all have those feelings, especially when we want to be the ones finding are life companion. Although I have to say out of all my friends that are already marriedm half are divorced, the remaining are somewhat unhappy in their marraiges. I have two friends that have been happily married, one of which lost her husband.

Many people marry for the sake of it's the next "logical" step, only to learn a little further along the road they weren't suited. I rather wait forever to marry someone I know meets my needs-moral character, values, etc..

Hang on, you will find someone, and when you do it will be lasting.