Those who get into long-distance relationships with a realistic approach and an actionable plan for when they intend to live in close proximity are usually the ones who make it in the long run.
Too many people get too caught up on how good they feel when they have finally connected with someone who fulfills them emotionally.
Someone who is super attractive and over 35 but still single isn’t an automatic red flag.
Since men are usually expected to carry the financial role in a relationship, he has the burden of getting himself financially sound.
The reality is, there are several men who choose to bypass getting into serious relationships until they have established themselves financially.
He works really hard to get to a place financially where he can own his own house and car, afford vacations, and most importantly, afford to provide for a woman and future offspring.
Hopefully, during that period of time that you weren’t dating, you were growing as a person.
You improved your skills in areas that mattered to you, built stronger relationships with friends and family, traveled, and got in better physical and mental shape.
What really matters is that you took that time to do constructive things with your life.