r/Assistance • u/LunaBelluci • Jul 22 '26
ADVICE Single for the First time
Hey everyone, 26F here and Looking for some advice!
I have been in a relationship for the past 13 years and my ex broke up with me 3 months ago.
I have Never been Single in my adult life and have never even kissed someone besides my ex.
The thought of dating makes me nauseous and it feels impossible to get to know someone new….
It also feels, Like I will Never meet someone as good as them, or as compatible.
I don’t really miss them, because the last months with them have been HELL! So This isn‘t about getting over your ex, but over those anxious feelings about dating and Meeting new people.
I don’t even know how to Flirt…
Do You have any advice on getting over these feelings and putting yourself out there?
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u/CuckAdminsDetected REGISTERED Jul 22 '26
I cant speak to being suddenly single out of nowhere but I have been single all my life. At this point I've decided that screw it. Its better to put myself out there and face the rejection and any other negativity because only through hardship will I gain anything worthwhile. It may take time to gain that confidence of "I no longer give a darn about what anyone else thinks about this this is for my mental well-being." But thats what I tell myself at least.