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Challenge in Dating (and Life)— We Lead with Our Egos, Not With Our Hearts
Sometimes we’re more concerned about avoiding rejection than genuinely getting to know a person.
When I looked back at the years where I was of the mindset of ‘having’ to find a boyfriend, I realized that need for affection came from a lack of self-love and respect. Because I was so desperate trying to find that love outside of myself, I went looking everywhere else for it.
In retrospect, I realize now my ego was leading me. It was telling me that I needed others’ approval to be considered valuable. For years, this crushed my confidence and self-esteem. Fortunately, I’ve been intentionally working on my emotional health for the past three and a half years. As a result, my life has made a complete turn-around.
But unfortunately, I’m seeing many people trying to find the approval of the world when the one they need is their own. In dating, I see people being led by their egos, flirting with a stranger, begging to not be turned down and not taking the time to get to know them. It’s a little heartbreaking to watch.
I side-hustle as a bartender, and in that scene I get to see many young men and women seeking the approval of strangers for a couple of hours on a weekend. Trying so…
