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Do you find dating stressful?

27 replies

MyTealOrca · 06/02/2026 19:18

If you are currently single do you plan on having another relationship?

I ask the question because i personally don't enjoy dating and find it a waste of time.

You can spends years looking for a relationship and never find one. And i think i don't want that. Life is far too short.

I have had some short term relationships but can't say any of them were with decent men.

I do miss regular sex but i don't miss having to do deal with a man who blows hot and cold and doesn't know what he wants.

On the subject of hot and cold behaviour, is that a sign of someone who is narcissistic?

OP posts:
Thegrassroots26 · 07/02/2026 16:18

Yes and don’t date for that reason amongst others. I’m starting to be of the opinion that love comes along when it’s ready rather than when we decide to go looking or downloading an app to locate it. Just my opinion.
As for hot and cold guys, I would say it’s a toxic trait and a red flag. Consistency is what you want, someone who shows genuine interest and maintains that. If they come and go it usually is a bad sign. Good luck op! It’s grim out there in the dating pool.

Postxmass · 07/02/2026 19:48

Online dating is absolutely atrocious and stressful

most people find it so, OP

It isn’t just you

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