And that can be useful information when navigating dating apps
I got rejected on a dating app and I hate not having a girlfriend. I’m single and lonely. What do I do?
First and foremost, I recommend Dani’s words on navigating rejection as a single person. I’ve written on rejection, too. I’m also sorry to say that rejection is an unavoidable part of using dating apps. Every person I know – including myself – has at some point experienced rejection on dating apps. Sure, there are these fairytale stories I’ve heard of people downloading an app, matching with one person, and then deleting the app and going on to marry them or whatever but that is NOT THE NORM. I reject the idea that rejection isn’t an inherent part of dating – and especially dating apps, where a lot of things become oversimplified for the sake of convenience. I find it helpful to remind yourself that rejection often has more to do with the other person than with you. It can be a tough message to actually accept and digest, but just tell yourself over and over that this was a choice made by someone else, and you ultimately have no control over that choice.
Why do you want a girlfriend? Why do you dislike being single? I’m serious! I want you to ask yourself these questions and come up with as many answers as possible. Some can be broad, but it’s good to have some concrete answers, too. Continue reading “You Need Help: I Hate Not Having a Girlfriend”