How do I (26F) let go of the fact it's not happening for me and relax enough to date?
I am trying really hard not to be sad, mad, jealous and petty over this but it's really bugging me and I need it not to. Everywhere I look people my age are in relationships, getting married, already married, having kids and being "adulty adults". I am 26. Just turned it. I am living with my great aunt and mother because my aunt has dementia. I don't work, I can't because of her care. My mom works so I have to be free to clean, cook and care for my aunt basically 24/7. I feel stuck but there's not much I can do about it until she dies. A year ago my boyfriend of 4 months died. When he died there was a book that showed up that was engraved with my first name and his surname. I knew he wanted to get married. I really wanted that. I wanted kids. I still want it it just starts to feel like I'm trapped in this hell hole where I'll never get out. Where I'll never be free. My friends are all in long term (5+ year) relationships or married and I want