Why does dating have to be so difficult

So, nobody chooses to settle down with anyone, leading to ridiculous frustration. Another reality is that daters in are just plain picky, and online dating is partially to blame. And, women are only swiping right on 4. When getting online, women in particular seem to get into a weird mode where only the absolute most handsome and successful guy will suffice. Look at the graph. In some of the examples I gave above, women have a big advantage: they can be super picky, and are.

However, the research shows this applies more for younger women. Older women are finding the opposite problem of getting to be picky: they become more invisible on certain dating apps as they age. Some of this is because older men are setting their age ranges quite a bit younger.

My anecdotal observation is that fewer people are leaving the house outside of work, thanks to the rise of delivery services like door dash, and how easy it is to find entertainment at home like streaming movies and TV. How can you meet your soulmate if you never leave your house?

He just disappeared. How can someone do that? I do believe someone is out there who is worth all the trouble. With him, I will feel secure and peaceful. I am too tired of navigating through the many frogs that are lined up on the way. Dating is tiring. So when I found a thread on Reddit discussing the biggest challenges people are facing right now with regards to dating and relationships, I found it super relatable. Chances are, you will too. If you are over the age of 25, you are too old to ghost.

This was the most common issue women face today when it comes to dating. Why are grown up men so bad at communicating? Maybe they were never taught to be vocal about their feelings and vulnerability. At least make an attempt at getting better. Still same games but now most of them are emotionally unavailable. Some men are just like that at any age.

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