Dear RoeI’m nearly 24 now and I’ve never kissed anyone, been in a relationship or even gone on a date or had sex and I just feel like a complete failure about this. The first thing you need to do is banish the word “failure” from your vocabulary about yourself. Twenty-four is still so young, and it’s not that unusual to not have had a serious relationship at this stage. For many people who have trouble connecting with others romantically, social anxiety and a lack of self-esteem are often key factors. Remember that your reasons for not having dated anyone previously are valid and worthy of respect, because they’re true.

Source: The Irish Times January 14, 2018 00:00 UTC