25. Just turned 26 but in the last year, I've gotten to know myself more as an individual....started to really enjoy simple things and being myself
BY myself.
Before that, I was in a relationship for 4 1/2 years and had a gang of friends. Most of my friends ended up moving out west as did my ex. Only got 2 friends from my crew left here. One works and spends most of his time w/ his GF. The other just had an impromptu baby....
...so I ended up with a lot of time to reflect alone and figure myself out.
Being in a relationship for that long never gave me a chance to just do
ME as an adult. Always had to plan around someone else. Now that I'm solo, I've become more charismatic and honest with people. I'm more comfortable saying what I want and doing what I like without second-guessing it.
I like the gym...so I'm there way more often. I re-discovered my love for metal/alt. rock and still have my love for hip-hop. Re-discovered my fascination with pro wrestling and even if it's cheesy, I still respect the business & performance aspect. Checked out a couple indy shows alone and have been really impressed. I used to be more dependent on group settings. Now, I don't mind doing things alone and end up striking insightful conversations every other time I'm out. Would've never known that people would be drawn to me that way if I were still in a relationship or always with a crew of people.
I guess you "find yourself" when you learn to get along with/accept yourself as you are without being miserable. Don't think a lot of people can stand being alone or they spend a lot of time trying to meet expectations instead of just letting it all hang out. Once you do that, you'll have found yourself.
