I apologize for this, I just need to rant.
I am trying to figure out WHY every person in my life, save for a very few, has gotten it into their head that they need to 'encourage' (read: nag me incessantly) me to find a boyfriend.
A little history: I am 26. I have done that whole dating scene. I am not impressed. Intact, I find myself completely cynical when it comes to romance and romantic relationships (long story there).
However, I now have family, coworkers, and even a friend or two saying that I 'Need a man in my life's (which I find increadibly insulting) and that it's time for me to settle down and have kids.
Even though I have repeatedly told them that I do not want a relationship at this point in time, and I CERTAINLY never want children (yes, I have experience with them. I am helping to raise my sister's young children. This is PART of the reason that I find myself never wanting them).
While I understand that they're trying to show that they care, I find their efforts (currently, threats of blind dates and signing me up for dating websites) and utter dismissal of my wants and opinions UTTERLY FRUSTRATING.
*long breath out* Sorry about this, and I know this post is likely pointless. I just needed to rant.
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