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While jobs and careers give us something to do and the financial support we need, there's more to life than working.
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Humans rely on the love and support of others, and without these things life would be pretty bleak.
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Just ask anyone who's fed up with dating guys who keep breaking their heart,
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or someone who's still dreaming about meeting the girl they're going to spend the rest of their life with.
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Whether they're in the early 20s feeling jaded or in their 40s and divorced,
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it is perfectly normal and okay to feel frustrated.
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Despite everything, there are reasons to have the courage to let love in.
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Here are five reasons why you might have a hard time finding love.
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1. You're looking in all the wrong places.
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It's been said that bars and parties aren't the best places to find the love of your life,
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but life is rarely as black and white as that.
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Maybe someone's looking too hard, eager to make a move on the first person to give them attention.
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They may be so excited to scope out the crowd, that they forget about those who are already in their lives.
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They may even be shutting down opportunities for themselves, because they aren't open to meeting someone at a bar,
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party or another unexpected place.
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2. You don't give people enough chances.
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When someone begins to turn down every opportunity because of one awkward experience,
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it's time to ask what's really going on. Is everyone you've met really that bad, or are you just making excuses?
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Sometimes, we hold ourselves back more than we like to admit due to fears and high expectations.
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If someone goes on one date, it doesn't mean that they're committed forever and settling for anyone less than their true love.
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It's all about recognizing how many opportunities you've taken away from yourself.
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If finding love is a priority, you must keep an open mind and an open heart.
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3. You haven't practiced self-love yet.
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Someone can be the kindest person and still end up dating jerks who break their heart.
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A little self-love can help anyone realize what kind of care they need, and deserve, in their relationships.
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Those who don't practice self-love often rely solely on their partner for it, which can easily lead toward an unhealthy, co-dependent relationship.
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4. You're playing the comparison game.
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Is your ex still on your mind?
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Those who compare their new dates with their exes are often harder to reach and unable to fully connect with someone new.
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They may project their ex's characteristics onto their new partner,
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and will likely not be able to get to know them for who they truly are.
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If the ex is still in the picture, or in the thoughts, it's not time to start dating yet.
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5. It's not your time yet.
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If you've mastered self-love and have a good head on your shoulders,
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then maybe it's just not your time yet. It doesn't mean that it'll never happen. It just means that now isn't the best time.
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Until then, prioritize yourself and let the right opportunities find their way to you.
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