I hear consistent comments amongst my dating clients. They often wonder why dating feels so hard or struggle to trust themselves once they find someone they like. I hear them say things like…

I’m sick of digital dating, and I can’t bear the thought of downloading another app.

I feel hopeless at the thought of going on one more date that doesn’t lead to a true connection.

Even if I meet someone, the person that I feel a glimmer of attraction to ends up being unavailable or ghosting – I feel hopeless.

I’ve met someone I really like so why am I feeling confused and anxious? 

What is normal in relationship? Don't we all have our "stuff"? Am I asking for too much? 

We’ve been dating for six months. How do I know if this is going anywhere? 

There are things about this relationship that I don’t like but I’m scared I won’t find someone else that I’m attracted to. 

I hear you.
It takes courage to put yourself out there. It takes even more courage to get clear on what you want (and don't want) and stand in that truth. 
Sometimes the work is to stay in the relationship, and sometimes the work is to leave. Your job is to get clear on what does and does not work for you, and learn the decipher between the two.

We have more tools for dating than ever before yet we somehow end up feeling lonelier and even more hopeless with the prospects and throughout the process.