Besides settling for something you dont want, searching for a relationship can also build up unrealistic expectations. You become obsessed with the perfect guy or girl, and create a person that doesnt exist. When we can settle for people that arent right for us, we can also push people away that are good for us.

Should you not look for love?

But lets be clear here: Not looking for love is definitely your worst option. “If you dont look for a quality relationship, you wont find it,” Cobden says. “You usually end up with what falls into your lap or nothing at all. But your search must come from a place of being fulfilled and happy first.”

How do you know if you should not be in a relationship?

If either you or your partner is seeking emotional or physical fulfillment from people outside of your relationship, Wadley says its a clear indication that its probably time to end the relationship.

Is it wrong to not be interested in a relationship?

Its absolutely okay if you arent interested in a relationship or dont want a relationship. In fact, its probably more common than youd think. If you do want to date, but something is preventing you from entering a relationship or dating, again, seeing a counselor or therapist can help.