Movies portrayed it as something to aspire to, and so the idea fit well into my own dreams and goals.
I yearned to be comforted by the safety of a long-term partnership. I had no idea what that meant at the time, but I knew it sounded nice. Dating in your early 20s is fun and irrational, and it is done with little regard for actual compatibility or long-term sustainability.īut for me, I couldn’t wait to be an adult.