Dating Anxiety?
You’re anxious and confused about the whole dating scene and don’t know where to start. In this new digital age dating world, it seems easier to give up instead of beginning. You want to try but scenarios of the worst date possible flood your head. On the date, you’re constantly worried about how you look, what to say, and how to act. You cancel dates last minute or never respond because the thought of putting yourself out there to be judged, rejected, strung along, or even ghosted causes stress. The uncertainty of dating increases your fears and makes you behave in ways that leave you feeling more alone.
Anxiety is a normal part of the human experience. It’s very common to feel nervous about meeting new people. We want to be well liked, desired, and accepted for who we are. When we put ourselves in vulnerable situations like dating, anxiety can take over.
Overcome your dating anxiety
Therapy can help you
Have a toolbox of coping strategies
Challenge fears or anxious thoughts to have more balanced realistic thinking
Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques to be more present in the moment
Use role playing to help practice interacting through common anxiety provoking scenarios
Learn self-acceptance and find greater ease with dating
DON’T LET DATING ANXIETY HOLD YOU BACK FROM MAKING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS
Endless Dating Loop?
You’re experiencing the same kind of dates, encountering the same problems, and noticing the same outcomes, resulting in the same feeling of defeat. You wonder, “Is it me? Is it them? Maybe it’s unrealistic relationship expectations? What is it?” Whatever is it, dating can be discouraging, confusing, and draining.
In this busy, swipe left/swipe right, dating culture, it’s common to question if you’ll be able to find a good match. It’s hard to navigate the dating scene and not wonder if you’re doing something wrong. It can be easy to get lost in the motions and not have clear direction. It’s important to take a step back to reflect, explore, and examine your situation so you can establish connections that make you feel good.
Break this dating cycle
Therapy can help you
Clarify your values, expectations, and desired outcomes
Identify and understand the obstacles, patterns, and choices that keep you stuck in this loop
Build confidence by increasing emotional and dating intelligence
Strengthen your skills with decision making, assertiveness, and self-awareness
GAIN clarity and intentionally define your own dating path
What’s Really Going On?
You have a lingering feeling that there may be something you’re subconsciously unaware of that is blocking deep connection. Maybe you’re wondering if the unhealthy relationships modeled in your childhood are affecting your choices. Maybe you’re curious if you have unresolved pain, internal conflicts, or limiting beliefs. Maybe you feel disconnected and have been struggling to keep your identity. Or maybe you want more out of your relationships and wonder why you can’t achieve it.
It takes a great understanding of yourself to be able to successfully date and connect with others. When we explore our inner and outer worlds, we are able to gain insight that will lead us to heal, grow, and live with purpose. Before choosing a partner, it’s important to know your own identity, be grounded in yourself, and have a sense of independence. Spending time discovering yourself and how you want to show up in the world is worth investing in.
Be fulfilled in your love life
Therapy can help you
Identify your needs and how to get them met
Heal and grow from your pain
Explore the past and how it may affect the present
Address internal barriers to connection
Develop your identity and sense of self