Search for dating partner

Once you’ve admitted that you’re dating with this particular goal in mind, you can start the super exciting process of seeking out your next prospective boo.

Remember — needs are different from wants, which are negotiable.

One of my best friends from college recently declared that she was on this very mission.

“I’m so done f*cking around,” she told me after another almost-relationship ended a few months in.

After all, why would you want to waste time going on dates with someone who has no interest in committing?

Taking this step may feel intimidating at first, but remember: It’s the best way to boost your chances of finding your future bae — someone who genuinely wants the same thing you do, and isn’t afraid to acknowledge it. It helps me to keep my thoughts organized and my anxiety under control.