It’s up to you to take control of your dating life

Let’s just get right to it:
Your dating life is your responsibility.

   Not the apps.
   Not the algorithm.
   Not the guy who turned out to be a walking red flag.

 You.

 

Here’s what I see all the time:
Someone dates a guy for a few weeks or months and then posts a long rant online about how terrible it all was. 

And listen, I get it. Sometimes people are good at hiding who they are for a while.
But honestly? A lot of times… the signs were there from the start.

   From the dating profile.
   From the first couple of conversations.
   From the first time he told you how things should be.

 How many times have you felt something that didn’t sit right—and kept dating someone anyway?
   Hoping it would get better.
   Hoping he just needed time.
   Hoping you were ‘just overthinking.'

 

Here's the thing: 

It is up to you to stop engaging with people who are:
🚩 Disrespectful
🚩 Inconsistent
🚩 Non-responsive
🚩 Controlling
🚩 Emotionally unavailable
🚩 Or just… not for you

You don't have to “see where it goes” with someone who is already showing you they don't align with what you want in a partner. And it's not your job to coach him, fix him, explain your boundaries ten times, or unlock his hidden potential.

(Repeat after me: We are not taking on any new project men! 🛠)

And if you are doing any of those things?

You are ruining your own dating experience, not him. 

 

So, what are you supposed to do?!

   💥Figure out what you want.
   💥And then walk away when someone clearly isn’t it.

One of the best ways to make this easier?
Write down what you’re looking for.

Before you're deep in a situationship or building stories in your head…
Make a list of what matters to you.

Be specific.

Not about looks. 

I’m talking about

Values.

   Character. 

   Interests.

   How they other treat people.

How they treat you.

   What you want your day-to-day life to look like with someone.

Then, when you are dating someone new, ask yourself:
Does this person align with the things that are most important to me?
If not, your decision is easy.

You don’t have to explain yourself or talk yourself into something you know isn't great. 

You just have to trust yourself to know you deserve better and move on. 

 

 💬 Are you ready to start making better dating decisions, faster?

If you’re tired of dating people who don’t meet the mark—and even more tired of wondering if you’re expecting too much? Let's talk. 

We’ll take a look at what’s been working, what’s not, and figure out what you’re really looking for—so you can stop wasting your time on the ones who aren't a good fit and call in the ones who are

 👉 Schedule your FREE Dating Realignment Call with me here.

 

Better dating outcomes start with better choices. 

And those are 100% yours to make! 

You don’t need better men. You need higher standards.

 

Happy Dating! You got this! 💥

Paige Dempsey

I am a feminist life and relationship coach for women.

https://www.paigedempseycoaching.com
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