I spent eight years dating in New York City, and for much of that time, I felt like I was stuck in a loop of one situationship after another, always hoping the next person would be different. I’d find myself exhausted, questioning my self-worth, and wondering if a real connection was even possible. I took breaks when I felt burned out, but kept coming back to dating apps because, well, that’s how people meet now. Eventually, I hit a point where I knew I had to stop and really reflect on the kinds of partners I was choosing, on what I actually wanted, and on the patterns I kept repeating. That shift changed everything. Now, I’m in a healthy relationship with someone who’s been through their own journey too, and it’s the kind of connection I used to think wasn’t out there. I also became a therapist and now run a dating group for women in their 30s, helping them explore what might be holding them back and how to date with more clarity and confidence. It brings me so much joy to support people through the messiness of dating, because I’ve been there and I know it can feel really lonely when you're trying to start over again.