Missing love is different from wanting to be in love. People might think missing is a light version for being desperate to be in love. But there are moments in life once you know how true love can be good, and if you are not yet ready for it, you come to a phase where you miss it but not want it. I feel I am just in that phase -- missing the affection but not ready to take the real action.

Three years since I broke up with my ex, thanks to the pandemic that made LDR very difficult to maintain. However, I have accepted it maturely and I admit I have gone into the phase of missing it. My insecurities surfaced and felt pushy, needy, wanting to seek attention, and most of all desperate to find someone.I realize, life won't give you everything you want and that you need to make the best out of your situation. I got tired of dating apps, I'm done with nonsense sexual encounters, I know I have more to offer. But while not having anyone around, what could be the best thing I can do for myself? I decided to focus on self-improvement and to be the best most authentic genuine person I can be.