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When You're Pretending to Be Someone Else While Dating

I've been pretending to be more extroverted than I am because that's what seems to work on dating apps, but I'm exhausted from performing a version of myself I can't sustain.

Mira
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The pressure to market ourselves romantically can distance us from the very authenticity that creates lasting connection.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Online Dating and the Modern Search?”

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