ext_18172 ([identity profile] rustydog.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] taffimai 2008-01-29 05:58 am (UTC)

I grew up in a situation like that - different religious community, but similar patterns and assumptions regarding pairing off. I can testify that shedding that mindset for yourself isn't as easy as just knowing you want to or thinking you should. After several years, I think I can say that I am very content being single about 90% percent of the time, but even now doubts will creep back. You just... learn to live the way you can, and try to remember that *you* are valuable no matter what.

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