Here are four ways youre doing just that.

Makingendlessexcuses for someone treating you badly because youre afraid you wont find someone else.

It doesnt matter if work is so insane right now or if theyre just going through something.

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Nada Hanifah

Those arenotexcuses for treating you like shit.

You dont need to put up with bad behavior because youre afraid you wont find someone else.

No, they arent better than nothing.

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Kind love is out there.

Ghosting after a few weeks.

Learn how to let someone down gently.

Have a hard discussion.

Set a good example.

Let them go kindly.

Going on dating benders without break.

Are you dating to find a real relationship?

Or are you dating nonstop for distraction from your last heartbreak?

Are you dating around to get more experience?

Or are you dating so ferociously because youre afraid youre missing out?

Not taking your standards seriously.

Having similar interests wont get you through incompatible lifestyles.

Take your standards seriously.

Know what your dealbreakers are.

Understand where you have some flexibility.

And, most importantly, accept that finding the right fit for you is supposed to be hard.

But that perfect person for you is worth the effort, the fight, the hope.

Keep your head up.

Modern dating sucks, not you.