Dating Went Wrong

[Fishandchips75]

Hi

I'm feeling a bit fed up with online dating. Has anyone else had a similar experience?

I went on lots of dates. Most of them were enjoyable but with no chemistry. I then met someone there was instant chemistry with and we had similar interests. Things progressed fast but he blew hot and cold with me. I think he wasn't ready for a relationship.

He then broke things off with me 2 weeks ago and I still feel hurt.

In hindsight I know what I've done wrong and should have seen the red flags but I got emotionally involved.

I'm taking a break from online dating but it's probably going to take me a long time to meet someone I like again.

I am happy with my lot and have hobbies and friends but I'd also like a partner. If there's a next time I will take things slower.

We all make mistakes! Hopefully you've learned from this experience. It is easy to get carried away sometimes. I've done it too! Give yourself a couple of weeks out to get over it and then get back on it again. Good luck

Hi OP, yes we have all been there. I managed it twice!! YOu would have thought I would have learned after the first time. Sometimes we can get carried away with the nice attention.
My problem was that because I had to wade through so many creeps and weirdos, when someone was actually nice (and normal I thought), I got carried away.
Take that break and approach it with caution next time when you;re ready!

Speaking from a man's experience there are a lot of strange ones out there, even the ladies! I was online dating for a good 2 years and went on numerous dates before meeting the right person (now dw).
My advice would be to hang in there, but take things a little slower, the right person will wait for you to be ready.

Thanks for your comments and advice.

Crappydays2018 - easily done isn't it!

Sam983 - glad you found the right one in the end