This might be too specific, but I'm 25 and just moved to a new city, reconnected with a few old friends, and it is extremely awkward being around them as a "fifth wheel" (they both have long-term gfs) and it feels like I'm just killing the vibe of the double dates as a single man
Anyone else ever find themselves in a similar situation? It sucks
Imo, you're really just kinda boned if you have no way to establish a sense of community later in life (in the United States at least). I lost my religious faith in high school and really wish I wouldn't have.
While it definitely happens differently for everyone, 25 is still on the pretty young end as far as finding a "soulmate", if such a thing even exists. I was in a lot of bad relationships, was hurt by and hurt a lot of people before I found my person, and that was in my 40s. It is nice to have someone to share things with, it lessens the pain of existence, but there are other things to enjoy in life, too. The meetup app is a good place to find folks with mutual interests. Some people have suggested a DSA reading group, PSL also has very good educational programs. Maybe try an adult sports league for something a little less serious.