I’m 24F and lately ive noticed almost every connection feels amazing in the beginning and then slowly dies for no obvious reason.
Like people will:
- text you constantly
- act emotionally invested
- flirt all day
- say they’ve “never connected with someone this easily”
And then a few weeks later its like they emotionally disappear while still technically staying around.
Thats the part that confuses me the most honestly.
They dont fully leave.
They still view everything.
Still occasionally text.
Still act interested JUST enough to keep you emotionally confused.
Its starting to feel like people want the feelings of a relationship without actually wanting the responsibility of one.
And before anyone says “maybe youre choosing the wrong people,” this has happened with completely different types of people at this point.
I genuinely cant tell if dating apps/social media ruined peoples ability to build connection long term or if this is just normal now.
TL;DR: Im 24F and feel like modern dating has become emotionally temporary. People come on strong, slowly pull away, but never fully leave either. Starting to wonder if real emotional consistency is rare now.