Why is it so hard to me start dating again after being hurt?

[Anonymous]

I have tendency to run away and avoid all possibilities to date. I find being single really peacuful and i think i dont need that drama relationships bring. I have always been careful with getting involved romantically with someone and i probably would protect myself much more than ever now.

[definitelyNotHer]

Based off of the last thing you said it seems as if you have recently gotten hurt by a significant other or partner. Without much context in your question it is a little hard to tell you the right thing. As someone who has been hurt and cheated on in literally all of my relationships- the breakup hurts. Being in a relationship- for me at least- feels good. It seems as if what you need is something not serious or long term. If you really are happy single, great then stay single but if having someone in your life brings you joy, the most I can recommend based on the little context given is to be in a not serious relationship and make that clear to whoever it is that you would be having that relationship with.

[cth96190]

The answer to your question is contained in the question.
You were hurt. It is instinctive to move away from a source of pain.
Perhaps one day you will choose the path of the MGTOW monk, which was what I did 22 years ago.
When a rational risk/benefit analysis is conducted, women fail.
Women are not worth the effort, legal risk, monetary cost and the greater than 50 per cent probability that you will be wallet raped in divorce court, after an average relationship duration of eight years.