is this normal?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2006
is this normal?
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Wed, 03-22-2006 - 6:59pm

I am new to this message board and I hope this is the right place to post this.

Here is my dilemma. I am 27 and I am ready to find a good lasting relationship. I have had 5 relationships, 3 of them serious, the last 2 medium, and a handful of short ones, and dates.
None of them lasted. I am good looking, nice person, fun to be around, and very educated. This doesn't make sense, something is wrong with the picture, since I still have not found a good long term relationship. Help! Any ideas?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 03-23-2006 - 9:54am

Hi tunafish963!

Pianoguy is sure there's a 'hidden meaning' behind your ivillage user name. But rather than speculate about it...here are a few thoughts as to why you haven't "hooked" the right man?

Your choice of male companions might be the problem? It's very possible that you're "underselling yourself" and settling for less? There's no profile on you so I'm guessing that you're probably more personable and perhaps a little smarter than most of the men you've dated? .

Perhaps you need to 'network yourself' a little better?

Connect with people who have interests similar to yours....do a little volunteer work....take an enrichment course....and if you have a strong religious background, attend church!

If you're truly visible and are letting others see your TRUE PERSONALITY...it wouldn't surprise me if Mr. Right finally finds YOU one of these days? Here's hoping???

Best wishes and warm thoughts...

Pianoguy

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-15-2003
Thu, 03-30-2006 - 12:39pm

You're just 27, it's not the end of the line. As long as we learn from relationships that don't ultimately satifsy what it is we do need and don't need, then you're moving in the right direction.


Don't be so hard on yourself. Good luck.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-03-2004
Thu, 03-30-2006 - 6:15pm
Patience..your only 27..the right guy will come along:) Just be yourself..good luck!