My cousin and I are the only single people left in our extended family and everyone treats us like we're going through the same thing, but she's actively dating and optimistic while I'm exhausted and taking a break. The family keeps grouping us together and it's making both of us feel misunderstood.
More people experience this than they realize.
Being categorized together can obscure the very real differences in how people move through similar circumstances.
“Where Are You with Single and Searching?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.