As eldest daughters, we were expected to step up as role models, something that some of us may not have grown out of yet. Learn more on ways to renegotiate your role so you can just be a part of your family, rather than constantly shouldering a load of responsibility.

If you’re feeling stuck like I did throughout my twenties, then I encourage you to keep an open mind and explore opportunities you wouldn’t have entertained before. Even if you’re not immediately successful in finding love, I guarantee you’ll also find new, maybe even different, friends outside your circle or like-minded people to add to your community. After all, building community starts there, and who knows, your next partner may be just around the riverbend.