Hi Bobbyoz,
Thank you for your post. It sounds like you are feeling lost at the moment and we are glad you have been able to post here amidst a tough time. You are not alone in feeling the sense of pressure to have a partner by a certain age, especially if we have friends in partnerships.
It sounds like you may have a strong inner critic, too. It can be really good to reflect on why we might be feeling how we’re feeling. Maybe having a look at other’s experiences of self-criticism and negative thinking might be useful. There’s an article on that topic on the Beyond Blue site, here:
When your inner critic is giving you a tough time
If you ever want to talk, you can always call our support line to talk this through, on 1300 22 4636, or via webchat 24/7:
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
Thank you for sharing this and giving this community a chance to offer you their understanding and advice. We want to reiterate that you are not alone in this - we are here for you.
Kind regards,
Sophie M
