Wow, thank you all for the responses! I just stumbled upon this post again realizing I wrote it in 2/2016… over a year ago! I actually have been dating someone for the past 9 months. We’ve been taking it slow. I’m trying to stay present and focus on enjoying what we have, as opposed to thinking, “We should move in together.” “We should be talking about marriage.”

I think in one year I’ve gained more acceptance of the “being single forever” idea. I know it’s easy to say that because I’ve been dating someone, but I don’t feel as much fear surrounding it. Hopefully this individual and I continue to grow and prosper a relationship together, but if it doesn’t work out I believe I will be okay.