Agony Aunt
Sarah Louise Ryan is our resident agony aunt. Please note that Sarah Louise does not reply individually. Answers will appear on this page below.
I’ve never been in a relationship (serious or otherwise)
Dear Sarah,
I’m currently 22 going to be 23 very soon and I can help but feel like there’s something wrong with me. I’ve never been in a relationship (serious or otherwise) I’ve never had a fling or my first kiss or even been on a date.
It’s not like I don’t want to, all my family and friends around me are engaged or have partners and are always asking me if I’m seeing anyone, it’s getting to the point I just avoid gatherings as I know I’ll have to say ‘no’ and come up with some flimsy excuse.
When the real reason is I have no idea, It’s not from lack of trying, I just don’t seem to meet people or when I do I usually get overlooked. I’ve tried dating apps but haven’t got anywhere. It’s getting to the point were even I’m concerned, at this point even if I were to find someone I’ve never been on a date or kissed someone and I’m still a virgin would they think I was strange.
I really don’t know what else to try. Kind regards, An unwilling single.
– Hannah, in Norfolk
Love After Loss: “Will I Be Able To Find Love Again As A Widow”
Dear Sarah,
Will I be able to find love again after I’ve lost my partner. I am a widow?
– Anne in Hampshire
How do you deal with being dumped?
Dear Sarah,
How do I deal with being dumped? I am struggling to be able to move on.
– Stephen from Surrey
How do you deal with being ghosted?
Dear Sarah,
I have been ghosted twice now, and it’s really knocked my confidence. How can I deal with this please?
– Debbie from Surrey
How do I get a guy to change?
Dear Sarah,
I have been dating a guy for a while, but there are things I don’t like about him. Is it ever going to be possible to change him? Or will have to accept him as he is? – Helen from Norfolk.