Dating challenges

What are the biggest challenges you've encountered while dating and trying to build a meaningful relationship as a single mother in today’s modern world? I've found it increasingly difficult to meet people who genuinely want a committed relationship. I keep connecting with men who are only interested in something casual or short-term. And the few times I thought I’d found something meaningful, it turned out to be the opposite—leaving me hurt and disheartened. It feels like many men today are afraid to emotionally invest. Being a mother adds another layer of challenge—my time is limited, my privacy is rare, and that can make it harder to build and nurture a connection. I often feel rejected, not just as a woman, but as someone who's trying to build something real. I deeply want to expand my family and find my other half—to grow with someone emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. But these days, even having a genuine romantic conversation seems enough to make someone pull away. It’s exhausting and, at times, really discouraging.