No Partners After 30 — A Norm or a Cause for Concern 0 20

Discussion on Social Media

In a social network, one user admitted that she feels anxious because she has never had a relationship:

"I was told that if you haven't had a relationship by 30, it's a 'red flag.' But I just want to meet my person, not meet society's expectations," she wrote.

The post sparked hundreds of comments — opinions were divided.

What Users Think

Many noted that age should not be a measure of personal happiness:

"It's not necessary to be in a relationship. It's much more concerning when people stay in toxic unions just to avoid being alone."

"Our brains are fully formed by about 30. For example, I only recently realized who I am and what I want."

"If relationships haven't worked out, it doesn't make a person bad. Perhaps the right partner just hasn't been met, or the circumstances were different."

Some, however, believe that a lack of romantic experience may indicate difficulties in communication or excessive selectiveness, especially if a person has never been in a long-term relationship.

What Psychologists Say

Psychologists are confident: the absence of relationships after 30 is not a pathology and not a 'red flag.'

"The main thing is not age, but emotional maturity, the ability to build trust, and openness to new experiences," specialists note.

The feeling of "inferiority" is often shaped by social stereotypes — supposedly, a successful person must be in a couple. In reality, a fulfilling life is possible even without romantic relationships if a person is realized in other areas — friendship, work, hobbies, and personal development.

Conclusion

The absence of relationships after 30 is not a sentence and not a sign of failure. It is simply a stage of life that can be filled with other important meanings.

Love does not obey the calendar. Meeting 'the one' can happen at 20, 40, or even 60 — the main thing is that by that time you are yourself and ready for true intimacy.

Source: novyny.live