People have always had high expectations, yet in the past, there were less distractions, and realities were considered that helped people prioritize what really matters.

The rise of online dating and curated social media profiles has created a catalog / shopping mentality of partner selection, to the detriment of many. That perfect person is made to seem so tantalizingly possible, but it can be an endless, fruitless chase.

A real person cannot compete with airbrushed, unrealistic, curated profiles. It has led to a “what else is out there” frame of mind. Love Life/Relationship Coaches are busier than ever, with their expertise bringing many a lonely person relief. Coaches guide singles through the hype, the distractions, the unnecessary and unrealistic and toward a fulfilling lasting love in a fun, enlightening process.

For those on the online dating merry-go-round: in order to stop the endless cycle of “shopping” for that perfect person online, pause and consider this.

One must decide which is most important: to play the field or to enjoy the benefits and comforts of a fulfilling, lasting stable relationship. Only you can decide what works for you, and you should do what makes you happy. There is no right or wrong. The dissonance and discomfort we see that occurs is when one behaves as if they want one when in fact they want the alternative more. Be honest with yourself and with your dates, and save yourself and others the heartache of mis-matched expectations.

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