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I’m a professional matchmaker and these are 5 surprising reasons why you’re still single

If you’re struggling to find a romantic partner, it can be disheartening, but working out why you’re still single is the key to getting lucky in love.

A professional matchmaker says if things aren’t going well in your dating life, you are probably the issue! You probably just don’t realise it yet.

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A couple holding hands at a table, with drinks and a rose next to them. Credit: Henrik Sorensen (Getty Images)

5 reasons why you’re still single

April Davis from Luma Luxury Matchmaking has shared the five most common reasons why people are still single.

1. You don’t want a relationship

Firstly, you could still be single because you don’t actually want a relationship right now. When you’re surrounded by friends and family who are in love, it’s easy to follow the trend and go on dates because it’s what you think you should do. However, it’s fine to enjoy being single for a while and focus on yourself.

2. You’re too judgemental

Another reason for struggling in the dating scene is you’re being too judgemental. Everyone has specific characteristics they want in a partner, but you have to remember we are all human and no one is perfect. You’ll probably have to compromise a little when finding a partner and you can’t expect them to tick every single box.

3. You fear rejection

You might be unlucky in love because you fear rejection, so tend to mess things up before it gets too serious. Dating is scary, but you have to be brave and put yourself out there. If you get rejected, don’t get disheartened, it just wasn’t meant to be. It’s clich� but there really are plenty more fish in the sea and your perfect partner is out there somewhere.

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4. You’re waiting for something

You might not realize it, but you could subconsciously be waiting for a specific milestone to find love, such as getting a certain job or reaching a weight loss goal, so you’re holding yourself back. Many wait to become the perfect version of themselves before finding a partner as they think they aren’t ready, but there is never truly a right time.

5. You rush in too fast

Finally, you could be single because you rush into things too fast. If you find yourself declaring your love for a potential partner within the the first few weeks or want to move in together in the first month, you could be messing things up. Try to take things slower, enjoy the dating process and truly get to know your partner before making any big moves.

April Davis founded LUMA Luxury Matchmaking, a high-end matchmaking service that caters to professionals, executives, and millionaires who are serious about finding a long-term partner.