Some great advice here, some not so great. If a woman allows the man to ask all the questions and lead the conversation, she will come off as uninterested. Some boys don’t know how to make conversation. It’s up to you to keep it going.
In some ways, I worry the community has failed you. 26 is a perfect age to marry- it gives you time to learn who you are (human brain keeps developing until early 20’s). It gives you time to have a good education, good friends, and good memories/ experiences.
You will find your bashert. It may be next year, it may be in 3 years. Hashem knows who it is, and I believe that he is preparing that perfect husband for you. When the time is right, you will find him and have that dream life. And if not, that is Hashem’s ultimate plan, and you will find happiness in His wisdom.