Is it normal to struggle with dating?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes—dating is hard for lots of people, and struggling with it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. Finding someone compatible takes time, and the process can be awkward, discouraging, or just plain tiring.
Dating asks you to meet new people, be a little vulnerable, and figure out whether you click—all while dealing with mixed signals and mismatched expectations. That’s a lot, even if it looks easy for everyone else from the outside.
Some people find dating fun; others find it stressful or need breaks from it. You don’t have to treat every date like a test of your worth. It can help to focus on whether you enjoy the person and feel comfortable being yourself, rather than trying to make every interaction lead somewhere.