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“Why is it hard for successful people to date?”

Miss Matchmaker AFA - Thailand
2 min readNov 3, 2023
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Here are some common reasons:

  • Lack of time — Because they often have demanding careers and busy schedules, they tend to have limited availability for dating and building relationships.
  • High standards or expectations — Successful people may have high standards for their partners as they do for themselves. Finding someone compatible with a similar level of success, ambition, and lifestyle may be more challenging.
  • Intimidation — Successful individuals may make their partners feel intimidated or insecure because of their accomplishments. This may lead to difficulty in establishing equality and a healthy connection.
  • Limited dating pool — They may have limited opportunities for meeting new people outside their profession because of a significant amount of time spent interacting with colleagues.
  • Finding someone with genuine intentions — Some people may only be interested in a successful person’s status and finances. This causes worry and anxiety and hinders genuine connection. They might have difficulty finding partners who appreciate them for who they are regardless of their success.

This may not apply to all successful people. With effort and communication, they can overcome these obstacles and find a suitable partner for themselves.

Hope this helps!

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