We expect perfection and, if we dont find it, we move on quickly. This makes dating harder because its common for us to look for whats wrong with someone, instead of focusing on whats right. We expect an intense spark to be there from the start.

Why are relationships so difficult today?

Romantic relationships can be difficult to maintain because they possess more intimacy than any other relationship, says life coach Kali Rogers. The amount of closeness — emotional, physical, spiritual, and even mental — that is in a relationship is overwhelming to handle at times.

Why do I struggle to date?

Many of people struggle in dating because theyre not self aware. You dont understand your own emotions enough. You dont know your own worth. Or your confidence is low.

Why is dating stressful?

“In order to really see if we like someone else, we have to be vulnerable, she says. They need to be able to see our authentic selves, and not everyone will like it.” So you feel a sense of stress. “The fear of rejection is typically lurking in the back of our minds, making dating even more sensitive,” she says.