7. Cultural expectations might be at play

7. Cultural expectations might be at play

This might be hard to swallow, but your ex might be a fast mover and want to get on with his life by finding a new romantic partner. Whether he intends to find something casual, a friendly companionship, or a more serious relationship, he wants to move on.

Nowadays, online dating sites provide an incredibly easy way to accomplish this by giving people access to a large group of people who are generally looking for the same thing. All he has to do is find a dating app, create his profile, and start browsing for matches.

In addition, the privacy and accessibility offered by online dating sites might lessen the fear associated with reopening his social circle following a break-up. Particularly if your ex is shy or an introvert, there is no real burden of having to meet someone in person, and he is free to communicate with possible partners at his own leisure and comfort level.

If he is still processing the emotional fallout from your relationship and isn’t ready for more conventional dating, this can be especially alluring.

Discovering new love prospects on dating platforms can also help him rediscover who he is. It presents a chance to reevaluate his expectations for future relationships and what qualities he seeks in a partner. Once he starts engaging and talking with women, he will learn a lot about his preferences, boundaries, and wants. Why would he be thinking this? Because it can help make better and more satisfying relationships down the road.

6. Dating sites are the norm

Let’s face it, dating apps like eHarmony are now the norm and he knows it. So after you broke up, he may have been encouraged by his friends to “get back out there” in the dating world.

Peer pressure might play a big part in influencing your ex’s decision to turn to online dating sites. When you watch your friends make new romantic relationships, you could feel pressured to do the same or suffer FOMO (fear of missing out), which makes you want to keep up with what they’re doing. Continue reading “7. Cultural expectations might be at play”