Single at 37: What I didn't know I needed to learn | My Story, Part 1

If you're in your late 30s, single, and quietly terrified your time is running out — this one's for you. At 37, I walked away from a four-year relationship because I wanted a family and he didn't. What followed wasn't just dating. It was the start of finding out who I really was after a lifetime of hiding, people-pleasing and shape-shifting to fit in. In Part 1 of my story, I share: ✨ Why I ended a loving relationship to give myself a chance at a family ✨ How I'd been hiding who I was since I was six years old ✨ What happened when I finally started being honest about who I am ✨ The two friendships that taught me how to love and be loved authentically ✨ How the fear of turning 40 almost made me settle This isn't another dating advice channel. It's my real story, told honestly, for the woman who is doing the work on herself and is still wondering if love is possible for her. (It is.) 📺 MY STORY - THE SERIES Part 1: Single at 37 — What I Didn't Know I Needed to Learn →    • Single at 37: What I didn't know I needed ...   Part 2: Still Single at 40 and Terrified My Time Had Run Out →    • Still Single at 40 and Terrified My Time H...   Part 3: How I Met My Soulmate at 41 (After I Stopped Dating) →    • How I Met My Soulmate at 41 (After I Stopp...   If you see yourself in my story, I'd love to hear from you in the comments. I read and reply to every one. 💛 If you're single in your late 30s or 40s and scared your time has run out, I'd love to support you. Book a free Clarity Call with me: https://erica-kostiuk.kit.com/b7d1626fd2 I'm currently posting every day, pulling apart pieces of my story so you don't feel alone. Subscribe so you don't miss one. ---------------------- CHAPTERS 00:00 My story: single at 37 to soulmate at 41 01:34 Ending a 4-year relationship because I wanted a family 04:10 Newly single at 37 05:10 Finding myself and owning my uniqueness and voice 12:36 The friendships that changed everything 14:07 Learning conflict and repair 17:40 Boundaries and the power of an authentic yes 19:25 How this changed the way I dated 20:28 The 40 deadline (and the co-parenting proposal) 23:12 How my friendships taught me not to settle 24:47 Listen to all your conflicting parts 25:34 The inner work that helped me wait 26:28 What's coming next - Parts 2 and 3 ---------------------- #singleinyour30s #findinglove #relationshipcoach --------------------- How to work with me: Ready to understand what's really keeping you single? 📆 Book a free 30-minute Clarity Call with me: https://erica-kostiuk.kit.com/b7d1626fd2 We'll talk about where you are, what's getting in the way, and whether working together is the right fit for you. 💌 Questions or want to collaborate with me? Email: youtube@ericakostiuk.com 🔔 Subscribe for new videos every week:    / @ericakostiuk   Love, Erica x