In December last year I released my debut book, ‘Silent Reflections of a Fragile Heart,’ a blend of poetry, prose, and intimate reflections. The piece I’ve shared below is from the chapter: Modern Dating: The Untamed Beast. Writing this book allowed me to voice the anger, share the pain, and acknowledge that love – and the quest for love – hasn’t always treated me kindly.
If you can relate to that frustration; the wanting to love and be loved, and the seemingly endless journey through ghosting and mosting, half-hearted promises, disrespect and fleeting romances never staying long enough to truly connect, you aren’t alone. Here’s a piece from that chapter.
Modern Dating: The Untamed Beast.
Online dating is an untamed beast—
wild, unpredictable, emotionally unavailable.
The possibility of a real connection
feels more distant than ever.
People treat people like objects,
disposable, rejectable,
“not real” enough to deserve respect.
Mistreatment is rife,
an ecosystem that thrives on disregard,
tearing at your mental health,
chipping away at your self-worth.
It promises no guarantee of love,
And only guarantees a heap of problems
you never wanted, and never needed.
Amy Roullier
Amy Roullier is a British writer and author of Silent Reflections of a Fragile Heart. For her, writing began as personal therapy and has evolved into a way to connect with others. Based in Lincolnshire, Amy is an occasional vegetarian and a dedicated lover of carbs—her true soulmate. She’s currently navigating a mid-life crisis through running, and mornings are simply impossible without coffee.
