to friends at least once or twice.
In fact, you might even have found this article searching for that, out of exasperation.
Youre not alone if youre feeling this way.
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Datingopens even the most well-adjusted to uncertainty and vulnerability.
Why Is Dating So Hard?
And while technology has made some facets of dating easier, it has also complicated others.
Datingshouldbe hard on a certain level.
It may be rooted in a romantic fantasy that has been building since childhood.
Why is dating any different?
Apps, on one level, make it harder to sort through, saysDr.
Safety
People, particularly women, are perhaps more worried about theirsafetythan theyve ever been before.
What to Do About Dating Being So Hard
Yes, dating can be hardbut don’t despair.
There’s ways to get through it and even enjoy it while you’re looking for your mate.
Have Fun
Be determined to relax and have fun with the dating process.
Make it an opportunity to get to know new people, and even get to know yourself better.
You may feel you are being judged, compared to others, and a little unsure of yourself.
Was that datereallyas great as youre remembering it right now or are you just longing for connection?
Carmichael has sometipson how to withstand this emotional rollercoaster.
Every time you go on a date with someone, she says, just write one or two lines.
Hedge Your Bets
Many people are so uncomfortable with uncertainty andliminalitythat they rush into relationships.
Learn to become a little more comfortable in the gray areas of the getting-to-know-you stages.
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