News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Ask HN: Finally have loose change and spare time, but no sense of purpose. Help.. Parent comment

Re:Ask HN: Finally have loose change and spare time, but no ... by petercooper on Friday December 10, 2010 @02:57PM (#1992925)
FWIW, I never had a steady girlfriend till I was 23 (married to her and have a kid now, 6 years on) and it didn't bother me. Definitely don't feel pushed by society or embarrassment into prematurely settling down (or ever settling down at all, I know several people over 40 who have been permanently single and have rich lives).
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Ask HN: Finally have loose change and spare time, but no ... by Splines on Friday December 10, 2010 @04:03PM (#1993173)
Definitely agree here. A girlfriend is only one of many people with whom you can share a close relationship. Close non-intimate relationships with anyone can be just as rewarding.

I've done a lot of boneheaded things in my youth, and postponing romantic relationships to a later time probably would have resulted in me making better decisions when faced with the same situation. I'd like to think so, at least.

[ Parent | on HN ]