Am I over the hill at 26?

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You're certainly not over the hill I didn't meet my wife until I was 30, and she wouldn't have cared whether or not I was experienced. I would expect anyone worth your time isn't going to reject you for not being experienced.

I've been through a similar thing to you, I wanted to be on my own for ages, so that's what I did and I was happy. When you feel that way, there's nothing wrong with being on your own and in fact a relationship is bound to go wrong. I then started feeling I really wanted a relationship after all. I got a bit impatient, and came off as a bit too forward I think to some people I talked to online. It was only when I calmed down, become more settled in myself and took things slow with people that things started working out.

You have a long time ahead of you to spend with the right person, so really 4 weeks is nothing. It's worth taking your time and finding the right person. I have found dating online successful, it was how I met my wife. It won't work for everyone, but it can be really good if you approach people in a casual manner.

I hope you find the guy for you in the not too distant future