Dear Vee,
In just a month, I’ll be turning 35. I have a good life with a successful career, and things are only going to get better. People say I’m happy and kind, and they even call me beautiful. While I appreciate the compliments, looks are not important to me. What really matters is love.
Everything seems great, but there’s one thing missing: the real joy that comes from loving someone and being loved in return. I’ve had some really wonderful relationships, but they all ended in heartbreak. Every time, the guys broke up with me, and the pain was so intense it felt like I might not survive. Even though they begged me to come back, I couldn’t bring myself to do it.
The last five years have been even harder. I’ve dated three men, but none of these relationships lasted more than two months. Two of these guys were just in casual situationships, and one was so toxic that I had to get out quickly.
Each time, I was left feeling more empty and frustrated. As my 35th birthday approaches, I have a successful career and many good qualities, but I’m still searching for the true love should I just settle for less, as I need a man in my life so I can bear children.
