Hey all, hope everyone is doing well.
I’m curious if anyone out there has made a conscious decision to not date or be in a relationship anymore.
If so, what was your rationale? Do you feel it was the right decision? If you’re currently considering it, why?
I hear you on the dating sites. I think I met a total of 5 people in real life from dating sites or apps. Meaning actual dates. I found it interesting that I met and talked to more women in foreign countries than in the US. However those conversations were usually short lived.
I understand about the location piece. I wouldn’t agree on the “… been single too long and wouldn’t make a good partner…” piece.
Just because you have been single for a while doesn’t mean you’re not capable of being a good partner. It’s always a 50/50 endeavor anyway. It’s not on you to carry the whole thing.
You shouldn’t feel worthless relative to those sites. That’s probably not a good mindset. We’re all aware now that they are designed to keep you engaged in the hope you keep spending money. I would ask you not use that as a measuring stick for who you are.
Thank you so much for putting this out there. I hope maybe you reconsider and give it one more shot!!