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Just as in real world dating, I feel that a majority of the people being catfished are ignoring MAJOR red flags in these "relationships". Like how can it be a year later and they never want to meet, never send you pictures of things happening currently, can't seem to ever FaceTime or call you, only message when they contact you, only have pictures from 5 years ago, they keep asking you for money...I mean really??? I can understand maybe being fooled by one quick picture and thinking someone is real, and then you discover they're not with a Google search, but when I hear it's 3 years later and they just found out they were being catfished, I have to think one is just kind of naive and ignoring the signs.

29F, I’ve been on and off the dating apps for years. I’m under the impression that I want a relationship as I install apps on and off. I’m at the point where I get drained when they’re installed & when I’m not in the mood to reply to messages or swipe on profiles, I end up actually using it every other day or every couple of days. When I’m at the point where I notice I’m not getting as many matches or likes after a couple of months, that’s when I delete & likely going on hiatus. I think deep down I must want something other than validation right? I like men but I haven’t been in a ltr yet, I saw someone for a few months in my early twenties & haven’t seen someone since bc I refuse to settle. I get interest from guys but it only seems to be on dating apps which I take with a grain of salt, I’m told I’m cute/attractive but never get noticed by guys I like in person (as in actually approached). I’m always told I haven’t found the right person & this may hold truth, I’m reserved & not affectionate/don’t have a sex drive really but feel like that could possibly change if I meet someone. I just worry I’ll feel regret as I’m getting old & still haven’t been in a ltr, I don’t want kids but open to marriage