The Dating Game is Real — And You’re On the Bench

Hilary Silver
3 min readJul 1, 2020

Dating can often feel like a game, in the worst way possible. And honestly, the dating game can feel like something that no one really WANTS to play. It can feel tedious, frustrating, time consuming, anxiety producing, stressful…

Like an all around bummer — I get it! But the thing is, some of you have been saying that for YEARS. And you keep getting another year older, without a true love by your side. And the only way to finally find your person is to get in the game!

So bear with me for a quick metaphor that may shed some light on your situation.

You Benched Yourself

If dating, love and relationships are like a football game, then you’ve been sitting on the bench watching. You’re all decked out in your uniform, but while everyone else is scoring, high-fiving, celebrating, winning and having FUN…

You’re most definitely not.

Instead, you’ve benched yourself because:

  • You don’t know the rules and how to play the game,
  • You’re afraid you’ll make a mistake because you don’t know what you’re doing
  • You don’t want to get hurt.

So there you sit… warming the bench. Sometimes when you’re feeling brave you prepare to jump in, because you DO want to play. But then you find yourself sitting back down again, unsure.

Standing up… but… then sitting back down again. Defeated before you’ve even started.

Time is Ticking

While you sit on the bench, precious time is ticking.

You’ve watched your recently divorced friend already find a new boyfriend…

You’ve seen your other single friends get engaged…

Time is passing you by and you’re still in the same place you were last year. You’re not really in the dating game, because you’re on the bench. And you’re also another year older. So why do you bench yourself?

Well, it’s safe on the bench, right?

You won’t get hurt or embarrassed. You won’t get rejected, betrayed, judged. Not putting yourself out there “in the game” is safe! And it’s what you’ve come to know. It’s predictable, and you know what to expect when you’re sitting on the bench.

In fact, it’s maybe even become your identity.

Your Dating Game Identity

In the dating game, you identify with being on the bench. You find yourself thinking things like:

  • “Everyone else can have love but not me.”
  • “Maybe I just have to accept this is not going to happen- this is just the way it is for me.”
  • “There’s something wrong with me- I’m too ___ or I’m not _____ enough.”

But sitting on the bench is a choice!

You’ll never experience the rewards of a long term relationship if you’re not willing to take the risk of joining the game. After all, “Fortune favors the bold!”

Why not get off the bench and make THIS your year for LOVE? It all starts with the decision to get off the bench today. Set the ball in motion and take action NOW! The dating game is real, and it is calling YOUR name!

Are you ready for the action? Will you start PLAYING the game instead of watching everyone else? Will this be your chance to experience the fun, celebration, joy and LOVE that can come from the dating game?

If you’re saying YES — but you could also use some support, then BOOK A LOVE BREAKTHROUGH CALL with us! It’s FREE and it will be the best 75–90 minutes you’ve spent all year! We’ll talk all about your love life obstacles and challenges, as well as what you deeply desire and long for in your life. We’ll figure out what needs to happen to get you up off the bench once and for all!

Are you ready to get in the dating game so you can finally discover the love of your life?

Hilary Silver.

I help accomplished professional women live their best life!
Be Extraordinary.
Make Manifesting Your Super Power
LOVE + Be Loved.

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Hilary Silver

I help accomplished professional women live their best life! Be Extraordinary💋 💪Make Manifesting Your Super Power LOVE + Be Loved❤️ hilarysilver.com