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Scenario

Why other people's dating success can feel personally invalidating

My best friend found her boyfriend on the same app where I've had no luck for months and I'm happy for her but also bitter that it seems so easy for everyone else.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You're comparing your internal struggle with others' external outcomes, forgetting that everyone's journey toward connection unfolds at its own pace.

Your guide for this
Laozi
Laozi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Dating apps — the examined life?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.