I HATE MEN, I WOULD RATHER MARRY MY DOG – WOMAN SHARES BOLDLY

I know people will probably call me dramatic after hearing what I have to say, but I honestly don’t care anymore. My experiences with relationships have left me so disappointed that I have reached a point where I no longer want anything to do with romantic relationships. My last relationship was the one that finally broke my trust. I believed I had found someone who genuinely cared about me, but over time I discovered several things he had been hiding. We argued constantly, and eventually the relationship ended badly. What hurt me most was realizing that many of the promises I had believed were never backed by genuine actions.

After that relationship ended, my friends encouraged me to start dating again. I refused. Every time someone approached me, I found myself remembering everything that had happened before. Instead of being excited about meeting someone new, I became suspicious and uncomfortable.

The only companion I felt completely comfortable around was my dog. He is always excited to see me, stays close when I am having a bad day and never makes me question where I stand with him. I jokingly told my friends that if I had to choose between another relationship and staying with my dog, I would choose my dog without thinking twice. Of course, I know a dog cannot actually replace a human relationship, and I was only expressing how exhausted I had become with dating. Right now, I am enjoying my own company and focusing on my career, friendships and personal happiness instead of desperately searching for someone to love.

Maybe my feelings will change someday. Maybe I will eventually meet someone who changes my mind about relationships. But for now, I have no interest in forcing myself into another relationship simply because society expects me to have a partner. I would rather be single and peaceful than be with someone who constantly makes me question my worth.