re: mid 30s and tired / burned out...

I'm sorta where you are, but I gave up dating to make life easier. Being in a relationship is draining to me. I keep my going out to the weekends, get laid, but don't try to date. I don't always get laid, but I do enough to keep me happy.

That is just what I have discovered works for me at this point in my life. My career has been steadily progressing along with income. That is important to me for future security. Me enjoying myself and life is more important and I like to have fun above all else. However, I just find women when it comes to the relationship part to be draining and stressful. Plus I'm selffish and still enjoy strange tail.