F30 here. My last relationship ended over two years ago, and since then I’ve casually dated and spent time with men. But honestly, I don’t really see the benefit of having a partner anymore.
I have my own place, a well-paying job, great friends, and I don’t want kids. My life feels more peaceful than it ever did when I was in a relationship, and I’m genuinely content.
Being in a relationship just feels like juggling someone else’s schedule and constantly compromising. In the past, it’s often felt like I had to take on a caregiving role (cooking, emotional support, etc.) with little to nothing in return. Right now, I mostly see drawbacks and not many real benefits to having a boyfriend.
If I want companionship, I have my friends. If I want intimacy, I can find that without strings attached.