What helps you not put too much pressure on dating?

I simply don't date, b/c I feel SO much PRESSURE. I feel I am not enough (I am working on it a lot). When you have PtSD plus an anxiety disorder that is a good part of your life, you don't exactly feel like men are going to jump to be with you. :( But, it also sucks NEVER, ever dating b/c of it. How can I just look at dating as not so serious and keep overthinking how a guy may leave me? I just want to feel relaxed and look at it as just a fun night, but it is so hard to do b/c I don't know if a guy wants something serious. I need to go slow, and I know many don't. HELP

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

While it's true I haven't dated in a extremely long while, it's not because I don't want to date.

This is not putting on too much pressure.

I don't have the pressure because I have reversed the situation. I'll likely try anyone that asks with some distinct exceptions.

These distinct exceptions have never been presented, simply because I have never been asked.

Today is far too male dominated. So woman should be taking up the slack.

No pressure on me! 🤷🏻‍♂️