I’ve noticed a pattern in my dating life — everything feels exciting and passionate at first, but once things start to deepen, the other person seems to pull away. It’s like as soon as real emotions, vulnerability, or future talk enter the picture, the spark fades for them.
I’m genuinely confused and hurt by this. I try to stay open and not rush things, but it keeps happening — we go from constant texts and long nights together to sudden distance and excuses.
Is this a sign that I’m choosing the wrong people, or do some people just crave the thrill of the chase and can’t handle emotional depth? How can I tell early on if someone is emotionally ready for something real?