Valentine’s Day is here, and the chocolates and flowers at every turn can intensify the stress of dating. This pressure can be especially overwhelming when you’re entering the dating scene after a long hiatus.
Online dating apps have become the most popular way for people to meet their partners, passing meeting people through friends. However, it’s not always easy. On dating apps, there are rules and etiquette to familiarize yourself with that are unique from traditional dating. There’s also a slew of potential issues in the online world, such as catfishing, ghosting and the infamous ‘situationships’.
Dating apps have widened the net of possibilities, but have also created a highly competitive environment. In order to stand out from the crowd, there’s pressure to display yourself in the best light.
While there is no shortage of Tik Tok videos with online dating hacks, self promotion doesn’t come naturally to everyone. In Asian cultures, humility is perceived as a virtue, whereas drawing attention to yourself is disruptive and arrogant. Talking about yourself and highlighting your accomplishments can feel awkward or unnatural, making it harder to put your best, most confident self forward.
While this process can feel daunting, it can also be exciting—go easy on yourself and keep an open mind.
See also: Dear Kiki: How can I make the best impression when I meet my partner’s traditional Asian parents?
Take a break from dating and reset expectations
Dating requires a lot of energy. From creating the most compelling profile or the wittiest opening line to keeping up with small talk, it can easily become a full-time job. When you are pouring your heart and soul into the apps and not getting the response you would like, it can be downright demoralizing.
Lots of people experience online dating fatigue when they feel like dating is leading to nowhere. When you are feeling burnt…
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