I'm a single woman in my early 30s, I've never been in a relationship, and I'm starting to think I might never meet a partner and get my happy ending.

So, I've basically been heartbroken ever since I realized I was getting old enough that my time to find the guy of my dreams is running out. I've never had a boyfriend, never even had a date or a kiss. I've always been a hopeless romantic, as a little girl I would have daydreams about what I would meet my future husband, when I'd get married and live happily ever after.<br><br>I've put a lot of emotional stock into the idea of meeting the guy of my dreams and I want to let them go, but I'm not sure how. The only thing I've ever wanted is to find true love and I'm starting to feel like it's never going to happen. How do I let go of this dream?<br><br><br><br>EDIT: I understand that a man may not be necessary for happiness, I'm not saying I want to be married just for the sake of being married. I want someone I love and can spend my life with. I want that special person. <br><br>Also, I understand that I can be happy on my own, I've been doing a lot of things I love.<br>My problem is that I've put a lot of emotional stock into the relationship idea. I've always imagined what love will be like, what it would be like for someone to fall in love with me, to be with someone who loves me for who I am. Those ideas are important to me and I want to let go of them because I don't want to feel like I'm unfulfilled if they don't come true.