I am a 32-year-old single, female living in NYC.  I've had a number of relationships - some short, some long, some longer than they should have been.  My last boyfriend and I lived together for three years (we're still great friends) and that was a huge growth experience. 

I can proudly say I've learned from my mistakes and experiences and am still learning.  I have married friends, single friends, friends of both sexes and different sexual persuasions.  It's great to see and hear about what everyone else goes through in their relationships - just proves how similar we all are.

 My view on relationships is simple: they take work, but offer great rewards.  That being said, too much work and you're probably not in the right one.  It's nonsense that all the good ones are taken - there is more than one "someone" out there for each of us! 

Finding love happens serendipitously  you kind of stumble over it  timing is a huge factor, as is luck  but you can make you own luck in this world. 

I've learned you cannot be happy with anyone else until you are happy with yourself.  Find what drives you (your passion), pursue it, be open to everything, stay true to your heart, realize your worth and never settle for less than you deserve in both love and life.