I’m currently taking a complete break from dating (no one on the horizon, no hung up on an ex, no dating apps) in order to get back to being myself and figuring out what I want, and in that self reflection I’ve realized that I have met/dated so many people who think or say they are dating to find their person, but are really just filling some void or insecurity. I think we get so caught up in always needing to date to fill our short term loneliness that we stop thinking long term goals and needs

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I’m too taking a break from dating! Except I don’t have a particular reason... I just lost interest lol. Got back on a dating app a while ago and couldn’t last 2min of browsing. Also the thought of introducing myself over and over again and all that small talks gives headache. I rather read my books or watch Netflix.
Good reflection tho OP! I totally agree with you!

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For real, small talk is literally the worst. And having to deal with people who are really boring or say super gross things, it’s all just exhausting. Definitely enjoying my Netflix time instead!

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I got caught up in that dating cycle at one point. In retrospect it was horrible, I dated a lot of guys who looked good on paper but yikes! So I stopped, turned dates down, spent reflecting for awhile, and just stopped looking. Did things that made me happy. A year later I walked into my office and met the man I married. He didn’t check any of my “boxes” (well -except kind and funny) but yet is the perfect guy for me. If I’d stayed on the earlier path it would have never happened. Good luck!

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