Dating is never a one-size-fits-all experience but there are a few things we all face. Most people face rejection at some point in their life, some of us many times, what do you do after the first time? You’ve reached that point where you’re ready to try to go into your first real adult relationship so you take advantage of the technology available, get yourself a date, but…. it doesn’t go quite as expected.
“Dear Jean-Eva, I met this guy on Hinge. I’ve never been in a serious relationship with anyone mostly due to the fact that I don’t think I was ever ready for one. We clicked and went on 5 dates before I straight out asked him what we were. Only then, he said he thought he was ready for a committed relationship but now feels differently. I was kind of bummed because I thought we got along well but we agreed to stay friends. It’s been a week of no contact (which is fine) and I’m feeling lost because it felt really good to connect emotionally with someone.I don’t think I could go back to Hinge because it took a lot and I don’t think I could handle more disappointments. This whole experience made me realize how much I want a relationship.How do I get over this feeling and find someone who is right for me?”
Jean Eva from the Book of Love Canada reassures us that this is an absolutely normal experience, Andy lets us know that you can avoid rejection by rejecting them first, and we throw around way too any pickle references. Check out Jean-Eva’s advice below: