Between 12-hour workdays, raising my son, and building a life I’m deeply proud of, my time and energy were stretched thin. I showed up more fully than I had before in my dating life, and that alone made the experience worthwhile. AdvertisementBefore the show, I mostly rolled my eyes at reality dating series. The reality dating show experience wasn’t perfect. Saying yes to dating on a reality show was my way of choosing softness too.

Source: Huffington Post March 15, 2026 14:15 UTC