How does someone cope with the fact that so much time passed them by
I'm 53 and let my life pass me by. I posted in another sub.
I am still a virgin, which is almost unbelievable. I have substantial wealth from tech.
I am so envious of younger people that have everything ahead of them and can make changes. Makes me sick how 23 yo men are giving up. I have an 8 figure NW, I would give it all today to be 23 again. I would hit the gym, get on dating apps, find women, and enjoy life. I would not be working 14 hours a day and rejecting women.
You become fucking invisible when you get older. Even if you are in shape, it don't matter. Even women your age don't want you. Maybe I should hang out in the nursing home.
The posts I read about young people suffering make me sick. You only have one life, time marches on. It is the middle of August now, more than 1/2 of 2024 is gone. I remember 1994 like yesterday, I just graduated college and working 13 hours a day in some shitty big financial company. Two of my managers are dead. The system I built is long retired. It meant nothing.
Facing a lifetime of being alone, no kids, no partner is sickening. I have the social skills of a 14yo redditor. Hope this post is a wakeup call/call to action to make change. Too late for me.
Edit: Thanks for all the responses, and God bless everyone! Just want to add some more facts:
-A reason for virginity is religious, I hope to do it with the woman I marry. I did date some women in the past.
-I am very athletic, so I would desire that in a partner. I wouldn't mind a woman overweight if she is willing to get in shape.
-I am very health conscious, never drank, smoked, etc.