Online Dating Research Paper

•The struggles of dating when you’re a carefree, independent woman. Life is easier when you’re totally happy with yourself. I don’t waste my days worrying about what others think of my outfits, my hair, or my personality. I’m strong, independent and can find the best in any situation and work hard at improving it while retaining my sense of inner strength and ethical values. Of course, there’s always a downside to ruin the fun. When I don’t give a shit what anyone else thinks and I like my life just as it is, it can be hard to find a boyfriend. Most men just don’t know how to handle a woman who is as badass and carefree as I am, but oh well — they’ll just have to get used to it. I don’t worry about my relationship status because I’m fulfilled …show more content…
•I know what I’m into. At a certain age, we all know how we like our coffee, how we like our steak, and how we like our significant other. This self-awareness is hard-won and in a way, liberating. I respect the bumps and bruises that led to this knowledge. I need a strong significant other, someone that understands me and gives me space. I’m looking for a partner, not a crutch. I like inspiration, a cheer squad in my corner and a complex and challenging partner, but I don’t need it. There is nothing about a needy relationship that thrills me. Relationships require a lot of effort that I’m not always willing to put in. I don’t want to be accused of cheating if I forget to send a morning text or order the wrong coffee at Starbucks. I do not believe in clinginess. Want someone that is totally obsessed with their looks and cannot help but be all over their significant other in private and in public? Then I’m not the woman for …show more content…
Commitment can be scary to all of us; I am giving someone the power to hurt me or leave me. My trust must be earned. I do not trust everyone and anything – it takes time and patience to earn my trust. However, once I do trust you, I will trust you fully. However, I am willing to push past my fears and wander into the unknown together. I may be unsure about your feelings towards me. I’m not the kind of person who is regularly in relationships, so I may be unsure about your feelings for me. I may question your feelings, but only because this is new territory for me. I may want to take things slowly. I’m not used to being with someone so often, so I won’t want to jump in the deep end straight away. Don’t be pushed away by this – I like you a lot, but it is a big lifestyle change for me. I may worry about how much I like you. In the beginning, I may withdraw from you for a while. This isn’t because I don’t like you; I just want to assess my feelings and decide what I want. I just want to enjoy your company and with time and patience, it will all be worth

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