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Why is dating so difficult?

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gloriousday34 · 06/09/2026 22:56

I genuinely hate this generation of dating so much. I’ve tried and failed so many times.

I was an active dater many years ago and did use the apps but suddenly I just gave up in my 30s. Like I almost know what to expect. Another failed dating stage or i fall for them and then they distance or find someone else.

I Dont know why but it has really got to me lately, I just want to be able to feel and not have to numb myself all the time because all men want is sex and nothing serious. It’s so tiring. Even men I meet in real life or in run clubs. Are the exact same. They’re all the same. I’m so tired of it. I really feel I have to just give up with it. I really liked a guy at my run club. He approached me we talked then suddenly he defaulted to only talking about sex. I rejected this 3 times now and blocked him everywhere. Now it’s awkward eye contact when we’re at run club. But even then the other day he still texted me via WhatsApp which I didn’t know I hadn’t blocked him on, to tell me he had a dream about me. Spent a while wishing he’d actually jus not be that kind of guy but oh well I’ll just have to cry myself to sleep again

This is sort of a rant but also wanting to hear some kind of hope can still exist.

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HeBeaverandSheBeaver · 06/09/2026 23:00

I wish o could help but imo men have got worse and worse

CoffeeandCakeBreak · 06/09/2026 23:00

I think it can feel.like that because those sort of men are prolific, and desperately trying to shag everyone, so approach lots of people. These will be the people you come into contact with more.

But there are loads of men looking for the exact same thing you are looking for.

I met my partner on OLD. He was amongst the people I swiped on, on the first day. We went on a date a few days later, and that was it. Still together 7 years later

It is possible!

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