u/lovehypothesis96

confused and hurt after letting him back

I (29 F) have been reflecting on my dating experiences, and one thing for sure is that dating apps have not been helpful. I am a quintessential "lover girl" and have consistently felt like I have been treated like an option. I have grown a lot in my boundaries and have no trouble leaving these situations. Apps are great at showing the best versions of everyone, and then reality can be a lot more troublesome. It feels challenging to feel like some conversations are with "emotional vampires" - I learn so much about these men, though I feel like I have barely said a word. I am pretty happy with my life as it is, and have reached some level of acceptance of singleness (maybe some avoidance from my past experience), though I am still open and want to challenge any pessimistic outlooks on dating. I have been involved in sports teams, volunteered, gone through friends etc. recently and wondering if there are other option to find like-minded individuals :)