When I decided to attend the last singles mixer in April, I also resolved to return to dating apps, hoping to find a partner by the summer. Now, at the end of July, I've given up on both that idea and finding someone online. Each year, I become increasingly disinterested due to the constant disappointment. Despite my self-love, self-respect, and the effort I've invested in myself, I only seem to encounter people who want one thing from me—and it definitely isn't my heart. I'm left questioning whether this recurring lesson is a sign that I need to look within even more.