# 3027: 3 Difficult Things About Being a Single Introvert Looking for Love by Cati Vanden Breul of Introvert Dear on Dating As An Introvert

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Podcast: [Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569)
Published: 2026-06-02T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3027: Cati Vanden Breul captures the emotional tug-of-war between craving deep connection and feeling safest in solitude. With honesty and vulnerability, she explores the unique challenges introverts face in modern dating, from avoiding swipe culture to struggling with casual relationships, while offering reassurance to anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the search for meaningful love. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://introvertdear.com/news/single-introvert-love-difficult-things/ Quotes to ponder: “Dating can be a dance of give and take, and there’s no way around it: You have to get out of your comfort zone.” “Knowing what you want is one thing, but opening yourself up to it presents a whole different challenge.” “I know online dating is supposed to be fun and not something that needs to be taken so seriously. But, as it’s become so normalized, with the lure of unlimited options just a swipe away, it’s hard to imagine finding what I’m looking for.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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