Welcome to the 21st century, where we base our attraction off of a profile pic or follower count. Dating online is very superficial.

Going into this summer, I thought I’d walk away with a boyfriend or better yet, “The one” Boy, was I in for a rude awakening.

I am guilty of online dating, trying to find a great guy through a dating app sounds almost too good to be true.

After many dates and countless encounters with the opposite sex, I realized something, STOP LOOKING.

Although these are all exciting experiences are part of being young and figuring out what you want in life, I don’t want it. Dating is draining and full of disappointments, one after another.

This summer has been a great test for dating. I have met a few good men, but it is genuinely so hard to find a real connection over the phone. Everyone, when they meet, is putting on a front to act their best. However, don’t relationships form when they can also see you for all your flaws?

After going through some awful breakups and many men treating me like dirt, it is safe to say I’m putting my dating life on hold for the time being.

Online dating is temporary. I am sure there is a small percentage of people who have met their spouses on some form of a dating app, but it isn’t very likely to have success through it.

Please hear me out, why would I look for a partner that only decides to talk to me or treat me well based on the photos I post. How demeaning is that? In reality, we meet people in our lives, based on our own personal experiences.

Don’t get me wrong, and it goes both ways. The act of being able to keep swiping gives people the idea that they can always do better, which is a horrible way to look at dating.

Over my 22 years of life, I have dated all types of men. Many of which were not a good fit. I am still single and searching for my forever person.

For more entertaining dating blunders, stay tuned for next week’s blog post on my latest dating mishap.

Sweetly,

Samantha