{"id":244,"date":"2026-09-27T12:25:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T12:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.datingabc.love\/?p=244"},"modified":"2026-09-27T12:25:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T12:25:44","slug":"the-resume-of-a-serial-dater-a-comprehensive-history-of-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.datingabc.love\/?p=244","title":{"rendered":"The Resume of a Serial Dater \u2013 A Comprehensive History of Love"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

RESUME<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name:<\/strong> Daniel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age:<\/strong> 34<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> Chicago, IL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Objective:<\/strong> To find a meaningful, lasting relationship based on mutual respect, vulnerability, and presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experienced dater with over 15 years of experience in the field. Proven track record of 147 first dates, 23 short-term relationships, and 3 long-term relationships. Skilled in communication, vulnerability, and presence. Committed to continuous improvement and personal growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WORK EXPERIENCE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relationship #1: College Sweetheart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration:<\/strong> 2 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location:<\/strong> University of Illinois<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Role:<\/strong> Boyfriend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Attended parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Studied together<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Broke up due to immaturity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Achievements:<\/strong> Learned how to be in a relationship. Learned how to break up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Reason for Leaving:<\/strong> Mutual decision. We were too young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Relationship #2: The Rebound<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Duration:<\/strong> 6 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Location:<\/strong> Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Role:<\/strong> Boyfriend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Provided emotional support<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Ignored red flags<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Pretended to be fine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Achievements:<\/strong> Learned that rebounds don’t work. Learned that honesty is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Reason for Leaving:<\/strong> She wasn’t over her ex. I wasn’t over mine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Relationship #3: The On-and-Off<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Duration:<\/strong> 3 years (on and off)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Location:<\/strong> Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Role:<\/strong> Boyfriend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Broke up<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Got back together<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Broke up again<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Repeated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Achievements:<\/strong> Learned that on-and-off relationships are toxic. Learned to walk away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Reason for Leaving:<\/strong> Finally realized it wasn’t working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Relationship #4: The Almost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Duration:<\/strong> 8 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Location:<\/strong> Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Role:<\/strong> Boyfriend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Tried to make it work<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ignored incompatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Hoped for the best<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Achievements:<\/strong> Learned that “almost” isn’t enough. Learned to walk away sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Reason for Leaving:<\/strong> We wanted different things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Relationship #5: The One That Got Away<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Duration:<\/strong> 1 year, 8 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Location:<\/strong> Chicago<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Role:<\/strong> Boyfriend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Loved deeply<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Failed to maintain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Let it die<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            Achievements:<\/strong> Learned that love is not enough. Learned that maintenance is essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Reason for Leaving:<\/strong> Emotional neglect. Communication breakdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            SKILLS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Communication:<\/strong> Proficient. Can talk about feelings. Can listen without judgment. Occasionally shuts down during conflict.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Vulnerability:<\/strong> Intermediate. Can share fears. Can share hopes. Still working on it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Presence:<\/strong> Advanced. Can be here now. Can put down the phone. Can make eye contact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Kindness:<\/strong> Expert. Genuinely cares about others. Treats people with respect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Consistency:<\/strong> Advanced. Shows up. Follows through. Reliable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Conflict Resolution:<\/strong> Intermediate. Can address issues. Can apologize. Can repair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Intimacy:<\/strong> Intermediate. Can be physically and emotionally intimate. Needs practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
              \n\n\n\n

              EDUCATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Bachelor of Arts in Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              University of Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Graduated:<\/strong> 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              GPA:<\/strong> 3.5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              Relevant Coursework:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Interpersonal Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Conflict Resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Emotional Intelligence<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Human Relationships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                CERTIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Therapy:<\/strong> Currently enrolled. 6 months of individual therapy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Couples Counseling:<\/strong> Completed 3 months of couples counseling with Sarah.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Mindfulness:<\/strong> Practicing meditation for 1 year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Reading:<\/strong> Read 12 books on relationships in the past year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                  AWARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Most Improved Dater:<\/strong> 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Best Listener:<\/strong> 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Kindest Partner:<\/strong> 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Most Vulnerable:<\/strong> 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    REFERENCES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Sarah:<\/strong> “Daniel is kind. He’s present. He’s honest. He’s still learning. But he’s a good man.” \u2013 Ex-girlfriend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Michael:<\/strong> “Daniel is my best friend. He’s always there for me. He’s grown so much.” \u2013 Best friend<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Dr. Okafor:<\/strong> “Daniel has made significant progress in therapy. He’s committed to growth.” \u2013 Therapist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Hobbies:<\/strong> Hiking, cooking, reading, volunteering<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Languages:<\/strong> English (native), Spanish (conversational)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Volunteer Work:<\/strong> Big Brothers Big Sisters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Pet:<\/strong> Dog named Max<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      OBJECTIVE (REVISED)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      To find a meaningful, lasting relationship based on mutual respect, vulnerability, and presence. To show up every day. To communicate openly. To be present. To love deeply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Available for hire immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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