Not sure if this is the right place to ask, but here it goes. All my life (I’m turning 28 soon-ish), I’ve been really good at chasing my goals and staying on track. Alongside my studies, I do natural bodybuilding, which genuinely made me happy - even if it took up most of my time and prolonged my degree a bit. Last year, I made it to my first national show, which is beyond anything I ever dreamed of, and this summer I will graduate with my Master’s in Economics. I feel like I should be over the moon, but over the last couple of months (starting right after the national show), I’ve felt less and less excited about it all. I’ve never dated, been in a relationship, or had sex. Until recently, I didn’t care and truly had no desire to, since chasing my goals was what made me happy. I don’t know what changed or why, but I catch myself longing for partnership and an emotional connection - something I’ve never really felt before, at least not to this level. At the same time, what used to bring me joy (mainly bodybuilding) doesn’t give me that same level of happiness anymore. I don’t see myself ever being in a relationship (with zero experience, I wouldn’t even know where to start) but I can’t shake these feelings, even though I want to. I just want to keep doing my thing and excel at it, especially now that I can prove myself on a national stage. I wanted to ask if anyone has ever gone through something similar, and if you managed to “get back” to your old, “locked-in” self (and if so: How?). English isn’t my first language, so sorry for any mistakes and thanks in advance for any answers! submitted by /u/Mittelmuus
Originally posted by u/Mittelmuus on r/AskMen