You’re definitely not alone! Another hopeless romantic here who has been frustrated by the modern dating scene for years. I’ve always been the go-getter with can-do attitude in everything, because you do have some control in almost everything else other than love (and of course how long you live). I’ve also taken a break from dating and focused on other stuff but things haven’t gotten any easier. My therapist told me that if I’m looking for a diamond, do not settle for any crystals while knowing that the diamond may or may not appear at all. It’s tough out there for so many people — social media hasn’t made it easier because everyone seems to be happily engaged or married these days. But you know what, things can change at any moment — it goes for both the happily coupled and us hopeless romantics who are still searching.