Dating used to feel like a story you were writing with another person. Now it feels like a job application you keep resubmitting.
Between the apps, the conversations, the second-guessing and the emotional energy you pour into people who barely show up, it is no wonder you feel drained.
Here is the truth: dating was never meant to consume your whole life. If it does, you need space to breathe again. Protect your peace first. The right person will not make you beg for attention or prove your worth.
