Asking for a friend: I’m in my 20s and have no interest in dating or hook-ups. My parents think it’s odd. Will I regret not sowing my wild oats?

'I'd rather get on with my studies than date anybody.' Photo posed

Caroline West

Q: I have no interest in dating, and my parents think it’s odd, but my friends are the same.

I am not into dating apps and, to be honest, I’d rather get on with my studies and hanging out with my friends. Most of us don’t really date much anyway, but I do sometimes wonder if I’m missing out.