So sorry to be another complainer about 2025 dating… but what the hell. I am a 28F who lives alone, has a solid career, lots of friends, hobbies, fit, etc. I have been on 9 or 10(?) first dates this year in efforts to put myself out there…. And oh my god. My first mistake is using the dating apps— I know, but what can you do sometimes. Every time I get semi-excited pre date and then boom. Nothing. Awkwardness and stiffness and no attraction. I pride myself on being someone who is curious and kind and truly interested in getting to know these guys, but it always falls flat with me feeling deflated afterwards. Either they didn’t ask any questions, or ones that don’t feel like a job interview, or they just had no sense of humor and banter. And before you ask, I have given multiple guys second dates to truly suss out whether or not they’re a match. And nada 🙁 Where are the fun men!! The yearners and romancers!! I’m getting sad feeling like I’ll never find something worthwhile. And that could be my issue. I love myself and being alone and it would take a lot for someone to come into my life and change my routine.
Please give me a sliver of hope in this god-forsaken dating world. And if you live in Denver and you are fun and flirty please let’s go on a date 😂😂😭😭