Dating Without Feelings: Why I Let Her See Someone Else

Dave* (24) has always struggled to form deep emotional connections. He never felt the butterflies his friends talked about and found comfort in being single. His first serious relationship began in secondary school with Ngozi*, but he lost interest and ended things without regret. In university, he met Ummi*. They clicked over shared interests, but her need for constant affection and communication soon overwhelmed him. Their mismatched love languages led to arguments and a difficult breakup. In 2024, Dave entered a no-strings situationship with Favour*. The arrangement worked until she wanted more commitment and moved on quickly. Watching her start a new relationship made him question his emotional capacity. Now, he’s exploring aromantic tendencies and learning to balance his independence with respect for others’ feelings.

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