Before I knew it, I found myself in the latter half of my 30s, with a considerable amount of assets accumulating. At this point, money started to look like just numbers, and the thrill of stock trading has begun to fade a little.
Upon reevaluating my personal life, I realized that it was far from fulfilling. I’ve been without a boyfriend for a long time, and haven’t been on a proper date in ages. Meanwhile, some of my friends have had their second child, and others have divorced and remarried, happily living with their second partner. “Every day, I’m staring at a screen, buying and selling stocks; what am I actually doing with my life? Is it really okay to be alone like this forever? Will I regret it later?” I wondered if I would end up lonely in 10 or 20 years from now.
I used to lack confidence and wasn’t optimistic about marriage, but having built a decent amount of wealth in my 30s and improved my physical condition through a healthier diet, my spirits have lifted considerably. I started to think again about what happiness means for me as a woman.
Just then, I stumbled upon a feature article about dating apps on the internet.
At first, I thought, “Hmm, a dating site?” while reading it. However, I learned that these days, these apps are also used for serious matchmaking. There were even interviews with young couples who had married after meeting on these apps.
“Huh, a dating app, huh?”
Reaching my late 30s, most of the people around me are already married, making it difficult to find new encounters. I seldom meet single men, and even if I do, there’s no guarantee they’re looking for a relationship. I didn’t really go out much, so opportunities for meeting someone were practically nil.
However, with a dating app, men and women who are actively seeking relationships are already registered. It allows for connections without the limitations of time and distance, enabling meetings whenever the mood strikes.
“Interesting. Finding a partner through an app might be quite logical after all,” I thought after reading the article. But I also wondered, “Would anyone really be interested in an older woman like me? I’m almost 40 after all. Well, it’s free, so maybe I’ll just give it a try.”
With that casual mindset, I decided to sign up.
