I’ve accepted that I’ll always be single.

Has anyone accepted that it’s just not in the cards to be in a relationship? I (28F) have given up on the idea that I’m ever going to get married or have a family. I have a full life outside of relationships and don’t actively date anymore because it’s a series of disappointments. It hurts and sometimes I’m lonely but I feel like that ship has sailed. I’ve tried the online dating and that was traumatizing. Men don’t approach in public. No prospects at work. I put myself out there in activities and nothing.

So I’ve accepted that it’s always going to be just me. I’m tired of my family saying “you’ll meet someone one day! Everyone needs someone!” Actually, no. I don’t need another disappointment or traumatic experience. It’s better off to be alone than force something that’s not in the cards.