Why I’m Saying Goodbye to Dating

What’s the point of dating anyway? The constant back and forth, pretending that you’re interested in someone when all you can think about is how badly you want to go home and watch Netflix. It’s exhausting. After years of swiping left and right, going on awkward dates with people who clearly weren’t my type, I’ve decided to throw in the towel. Here’s why:

The Pressure is Insane

First impressions are everything/ well they shouldn’t be a measurement for whether or not we should be compatible just saying. If you mess up your first date with someone, chances are they’ll never give you a second chance again . You could have been nervous or maybe had some spinach stuck in your teeth but BOOM!you’re outta there as quick as it came /that’s absurd no? Plus everyone seems like they’re looking for their soulmate overnight – what happened to taking things slow?

People Are Too Picky

Have you ever scrolled through online profiles where a person lists 10 must-haves before considering someone as their partner? “Must love dogs”, “must have traveled extensively”, “must enjoy long walks on the beach”. Seriously?! It’s so contrived , repetitive and uninspiring .It feels more like one is buying something rather than trying to find someone fun and interesting.

Dating Apps Aren’t any Better

Looking for love can feel less like Cupid’s arrows striking straight into your heart and more like searching for water during a drought- completely desperate – which sadly leads some people into using 20 different dating apps only attempting hopelessly . There isn’t enough eye bleach honestly…and let’s not forget those cringey pick-up lines crafted by people on these app that claim “originality”

Swipe Fatigue

Swipe culture has become overbearing from an average eye movement ranging close between 6-9 hours a day ;leading to lost time purposelessness / it’s tiring as well. You just finished swiping on Tinder, Bumble or Hinge, and before you know it, there are another thousand profiles that have already appeared for your judging pleasure.

Professional Sacrifices

Dating can be an added burden — the constant schedule of dates reminiscent of a job interview leaves little room for important priorities such as career growth . There’s no shame in focusing on your own goals instead of trying to impress someone else every weekend.

Dating leads To Confusion

Is This Actually About Love?
It’s become harder to discern between love and lust leading certain individuals down paths they don’t truly identify /There is something called emotional manipulation where one may feel pressured into relationships simply because society demands we all have partners

Self-Awareness Is No Longer A Priority

People get so hypnotized by jumping from partner-to-partner like hotcakes until they lose sense of self-awareness consequently leading them towards toxic behavior – but who am I? Just an observer.

Crushing Dreams And Leaving Wounds

Have you ever met someone great only for things to fizzle out after two weeks? It’s disappointing i mean this situation has led many perfectly fine people looking outwards onto other “better” opportunities creating unrealistic expectations that lead others with crushed spirits (harsh) , feelings damaged etc.. often times having damage well after ending .

Power Struggles

dating puts some individuals through power play dynamics within unexpected ways causing harmful behaviors/ almost resembling an ego competition rather than mutual care taking therefore ultimately hurting both parties involved .

Life After Breakups

Breakups Suck!
They’re hard enough when everything is working well but sometimes we fail to realize how much hurtful break-ups affect us long afterwards whether consciously or not being reminded constantly eventually making life more miserable than it should be .

Misunderstanding Permanence

Some people eventually feel like they’ve been wronged simply because of relationships that came to a natural pause emphasizing the need for constant communication and reevaluation rather than initial unrealistic expectations.

Emotional Baggage

After a few failed dating attempts, one may be left with emotional baggage inducing fear making future endeavors such as basic compliments impossible /constantly seeking affirmation while requiring unnecessary validation.

Conclusion

I’d rather spend my weekends doing things I enjoy like binge-watching Stranger Things than pretending to have fun on a date where I’d much prefer investing time in self-improvement . Sometimes we forget our worth and just being happy is enough/as long as you’re content everything else is extra icing on an already baked cake. Saying goodbye isn’t easy, but then again neither are bad dates.

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