The 8 Struggles of Modern Dating: Why Finding Love Feels Impossible Right Now

Dating Success Manual

You’re smart. You’re faithful. You’ve done the work—therapy, healing, growing closer to God. You show up to Mass on Sundays. You’ve probably read at least one book on discernment. Maybe you’ve even done a novena or three.

And yet.

Here you are, still swiping. Still going on first dates that lead nowhere. Still watching another engagement announcement pop up on your feed while you wonder what you’re doing wrong.

Let me ask you something: Does it ever feel like everyone else got a manual for modern dating that you somehow missed?

Because if it does, you’re not alone. Not even close.