In my entire life, I’ve only had one real relationship started at 15 she was 14, lasted 10 years. We grew up together back in the Middle East. I ended it because we drifted. No drama, just two different paths.
Then I started traveling. Sold my stuff, hit the road. That’s when the shift happened started having situationships, sometimes even one-night things. Not in a wild way, just… casual connections as I moved through different countries. Some got close and I’m still cool with a few of them. But none of it turned into something solid.
I’m East African, born in the Middle East, been traveling for years. Most women usually see the confident exterior, the “cool traveler” vibe but inside I’m just wondering when the real connection’s gonna land.
I’m on dating apps now, still hoping to find something real, something wholesome. But sometimes it feels like I’m floating. Like I emotionally peaked young and now I’m stuck playing catch-up in a world that moves too fast.
Anyone else feel like that?
TL;DR: I’m (30m). Had one real relationship that started when I was 15 and lasted 10 years. We grew up together in the Middle East but eventually drifted apart. After that, I sold everything and started traveling. Fell into a few situationships and casual flings along the way some meaningful, but none truly lasting. I’m East African, born in the Middle East, and on the outside, I look like the confident, well-traveled guy. But deep down, I feel like I peaked emotionally young. Now I’m on dating apps, still hoping for something real… but starting to wonder if I’ve already had my one shot.