I dislike the dating scene...cant find love

This topic was created in the Relationships forum by doubleleo on Saturday, April 28, 2012 and has 15 replies.

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@doubleleo
14 Years

I'm a 22 female and I been single for about about six months. I when to a few dates and I still hadn't found my match yet. I'm starting to dislike the dating scene because its too stressful and people nowadays play mind games. I feel like today people of my age group are confused on what they are seeking for. I'm confused because people tell me that I'm attractive, laid back and a interesting girl but I still don't get why I'm still single. I also decided to stop online dating because it seems to be not working for me. Now I'm just trying to get myself busy and let love find me.

Am I seeking for love in the wrong places?
Anyone have any advice for me?
Should I let Love find me instead?

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@sweethearts
20 Years5,000+ Posts

I've never found love while looking for it... done the clubs etc and had heaps of fun with my friends but not love. love most recently found me while I was doing the household shopping. just casually taking care of business and when my man approached me and asked me out I took a chance.

prior to that one if the nicest dates I'd been on I was asked out by the waiter at the restaurant I was having lunch with a gf in. last thing on my mind was looking for love. so sit back, relax, occupy yourself with doing you and it'll happen.

and yes I know what you mean by those dating sites. some people like them but I've found them forced or seedy and unnatural!

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@doubleleo
14 Years

Hey,

Thanks guys for answering my post. You guys are right I shouldn't be looking for it, I should just focus on my studies. I have faith someday I will find love or it will find me ^_^

Thank You again.

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@little_sparrow
20 Years5,000+ Posts

I'm pretty convinced dating is the worst thing people do to each other. It is heart wrenching experience. Love comes when it comes. Don't take it personal. Best of luck in your search.

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@kukupuffs093
16 YearsAquarius

Posted by doubleleo
I'm a 22 female and I been single for about about six months. I when to a few dates and I still hadn't found my match yet. I'm starting to dislike the dating scene because its too stressful and people nowadays play mind games. I feel like today people of my age group are confused on what they are seeking for. I'm confused because people tell me that I'm attractive, laid back and a interesting girl but I still don't get why I'm still single. I also decided to stop online dating because it seems to be not working for me. Now I'm just trying to get myself busy and let love find me.

Am I seeking for love in the wrong places?
Anyone have any advice for me?
Should I let Love find me instead?

Omg I agree. The mind games. I hate them. No one ever wins. It's so stupid. I wish people would be more upfront with their feelings. 😢 You don't have to be blunt about it but at least show that you car. I don't know what to make of "finding love" anymore. I just wish everyone would realize that love shouldn't be a game and that it's something precious.

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@TaurusBadGirl
14 Years500+ Posts

Believe me, when your mind is set in looking for someone it never happens..I was attracting a whole bunch of players and losers for a while..I had just given up and I thought *this is it* I stopped, I just concentrated on work and my kids..I wasn't even thinking men existed. One night without even looking, I found the love of my life..and the crazy thing about it was I knew he was the one after just maybe 30 minutes into our conversation. So my advice to you is, get it out of your mind..It's like the women that want to get preggo and all they do when making love is think about getting preggo..and they never do..The first thing the Dr tells them is *Don't think about it*

Stay positive but don't make it your ultimate goal. You are still young have fun, believe me it will come when you least expect it.

Good luck🙂

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@Huntress
14 Years1,000+ Posts

It's only been 6 months. And yes, dating scene is a mess - I have actually never gone into the 'dating scene' tbh because I have never been attracted to that type of recreation. I've always just done my own thing and it has found me.

And I feel compelled to tell you my mom did the dating scene for 15 years after my father. She actually bumped into the father of one of my peers in my martial arts classes. He was divorced. They were grocery shopping.

They're now married and so in love. I know that that long spam of time is unappealing, but she would have never found her mate if she just focused on dating. On her own with a child (me yay) she went up college and is making a bunch of money and working hard. She's my hero. Strong, sexy, and always ready to adventure. In doing her own thing, she found that she was the happiest. Funny enough, suitors were always coming in when she was doing her own thing. 🙂

I think this society makes people feel empty without a partner. It's more important to feel whole by yourself, and from there you'll always be loved even as others come and go.

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@doubleleo
14 Years

Posted by kukupuffs093

Posted by doubleleo
I'm a 22 female and I been single for about about six months. I when to a few dates and I still hadn't found my match yet. I'm starting to dislike the dating scene because its too stressful and people nowadays play mind games. I feel like today people of my age group are confused on what they are seeking for. I'm confused because people tell me that I'm attractive, laid back and a interesting girl but I still don't get why I'm still single. I also decided to stop online dating because it seems to be not working for me. Now I'm just trying to get myself busy and let love find me.

Am I seeking for love in the wrong places?
Anyone have any advice for me?
Should I let Love find me instead?

Omg I agree. The mind games. I hate them. No one ever wins. It's so stupid. I wish people would be more upfront with their feelings. 😢 You don't have to be blunt about it but at least show that you car. I don't know what to make of "finding love" anymore. I just wish everyone would realize that love shouldn't be a game and that it's something precious.

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AMEN! =)

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@doubleleo
14 Years

Posted by Huntress
It's only been 6 months. And yes, dating scene is a mess - I have actually never gone into the 'dating scene' tbh because I have never been attracted to that type of recreation. I've always just done my own thing and it has found me.

And I feel compelled to tell you my mom did the dating scene for 15 years after my father. She actually bumped into the father of one of my peers in my martial arts classes. He was divorced. They were grocery shopping.

They're now married and so in love. I know that that long spam of time is unappealing, but she would have never found her mate if she just focused on dating. On her own with a child (me yay) she went up college and is making a bunch of money and working hard. She's my hero. Strong, sexy, and always ready to adventure. In doing her own thing, she found that she was the happiest. Funny enough, suitors were always coming in when she was doing her own thing. 🙂

I think this society makes people feel empty without a partner. It's more important to feel whole by yourself, and from there you'll always be loved even as others come and go.

That is very true about not just focusing on dating but also on your life. I'm currently just focusing in school and your all right that I am still young and should live my life. For now I will just focus on myself and hopefully I find someone soon ^_^

I'm just going to love myself ! =)

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@Huntress
14 Years1,000+ Posts

Posted by doubleleo

I'm just going to love myself ! =)

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Love yourself and you'll open the doors for others to love you more and some to love you for the first time. 🙂

Good luck with school! I'm currently perusing a degree as well.. and attempting to shift my focus onto education instead of everything else that distracts me. 😛

Keep me updated! You're capable of anything 😄

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@beautifulsoul74
14 Years5,000+ Posts

I totally agree with everyone. I just got out of a relationship. Met someone else and they've got major problems. So now, I'm just going to really do me and let love come. I'm ready, but not dwelling on it.