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I’m 38, single, and I’ve built a life that looks pretty good on paper.

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Ask Uncle Gary
Aug 31, 2025
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Dear Uncle Gary,

I’m 38, single, and I’ve built a life that looks pretty good on paper. I’ve got a solid job, a decent apartment, a dog who thinks I’m a superhero, and friends who show up when it counts. But lately, I’ve been feeling this quiet panic, like I missed something.

I never really wanted the white-picket-fence life, but now I’m wondering if I sk…

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