Ever consider the reasons you’re still single?

After all, these days, there are more ways than ever to meet potential romantic partners.

Read on to find out why, despite your best efforts, you’re still single.

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“If you were on a job interview, sure, but it’s dating.”

So slow your roll a little.

This could be why you’re still single.

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level and leave the rest to biology," she continued.

There’s nothing wrong with that!

“Having been out of the game for years, they lose confidence and feel aged out.”

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So don’t forget to be self-assured, ladies!

“Find your best physical feature and play it up,” she continued.

That can really make the missed opportunities pile up!

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“Dating is not about getting what you want,” she shared withThe List.

And that takes a willingness to go with the flow.

And that could be why you’re still single.

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“It’s about fit,” Lee continued.

“And to understand fit, you oughta understand yourself.”

“You’re still single because you date blindly,” she explained toThe List.

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And you aren’t clear about what you want to experience in the relationship."

Instead, have a clear idea of what you want and expect in tandem with keeping an open mind.

That will help you narrow your dating pool to better fits for you.

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“The apps themselves reward engagement and consistent use, so this pattern works against the user.”

“In our adult relationships, we may resist being too vulnerable or write people off too easily.”

“It isn’t always easy to see when we have our defenses up,” Firestone continued.

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“Take the time necessary to heal and assess what went wrong with every dating scenario or relationship.”

you might do that on your own, or even better, with a therapist if you’re able.

And post-divorce, that’s the last thing you need.

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So confirm you’ve processed everything you gotta to avoid complicating your future partnerships.

“For example, a client whose husband abruptly moved out devastated her,” Lee continued.

If so, you’re only human, as plenty of folks have had the same experiences.

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And that just might be why you’re still single.

And that’s not something you want to miss out on!

“You’re still single because you choose to be self-reliant,” she shared withThe List.

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“You don’t depend on anyone else for your stability, sustenance, or happiness.”

That’s not a bad thing!

And that’s not healthy behavior.

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“The reality is that most people can only tolerate a certain amount of closeness,” she continued.

“We are defended about letting someone else in.

So for cast solitude aside, rein in the criticisms and open your eyes.

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“Ironically, initially we tend not to trust the people who really like us,” she continued.

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