How should I handle being a 25 year old virgin?

[DrasticMeasurements]

If I was on a date, my response to the girl who would ask me why I’ve been single so long would be like, “It was God’s time for a relationship and back then I had to wait”. I’m confident in what I say, but at the same time, I should date someone who is conservative and Christian like I am so both of us will bond stronger on such values. Any other ideas?

[shydad]

Hi DrasticMeasurements, being single and being a virgin are two different things. If asked why you've been single, I would say that you haven't met the right woman yet. I would not bring up being a virgin, unless asked (and you should not be asked about this, at least, not right away).

[Marc878]

First of all you're not that old.

 

If you say that you will come across as odd.

 

Just say "I haven't found the right one yet".

[Blind-Sided]

In my core, I'm a religious person. I studied at a Catholic collage, and studied other religions. BUT... I don't like to feel like I'm being "Preached" to in normal conversation. (unless we are talking religion) SO... to me... a question that has nothing to do with religion, should NEVER be answered with a religious answer. Because of that, your answer should be something more like... "I've just never found the right person." Once you establish a relationship, you can start to sprinkle in some of your religious views.

 

 

If the religion part is that strong... then you should be looking at social events with your place of worship. When meeting people there... religious discussion will be the norm.

 

 

Oh... and you are old... so just stop that. (LOL)

[CautiouslyOptimistic]

"Because I'm only 25" is a way better answer than your oddly phrased on in your original post. It's fine to have these values, but like Blind-Sided said, don't preach, and don't come off as odd.

[littleblackheart]

I was a virgin until age 24. Then I wasn't. It didn't really change me as a person tbh.

 

For me it was by choice (I had zero interest in losing my virginity, it was a non issue ) but actually no one really asked. Most of my friends assumed I wasn't a virgin, I didn't care to put them right; it never came up in conversation with the guys who showed interest either.

 

I'm not sure it's a very common conversation in general but if it's a prerequisite for you, then I guess you should make clear that you are a 'traditionalist' and that you are seeking someone similar.

 

Or simply try to date within your religious communityso you are allon the same page anyway.