I really feel this way, often, and I’m 27(F). I recently split up with my partner and have had a lot of the “forever alone” kinda feelings, but on reflection this is a thought I’ve pretty much always lived with - the idea that when I’m in a relationship, I’ll feel settled. 

Or when I get that new job, I’ll feel content. Or next time I date someone I’ll settle down. Or even - when I move to some new location, then my life will start properly. 

I’ve had jobs and friendships, things that make me feel fulfilled in the moment but in the long term I just feel like my life hasn’t started yet, like I’m meant to have had children or done XYZ by now. Again though I realised it’s not an age thing as these kind of thoughts have always been here. 

A kind of “I’m not there yet” but I don’t know where the hell “there” is, and when I think I’ve found it the goal or idea shifts again. 

Anyone else?