Postcon depression hitting hard this year

I had a great time at ax2025, just like any other year. Been going since 2016. Also this is my second year going single, last year I had just gotten out of a decade long relationship. I feel like since last year being fresh out of a breakup, I was able to let loose more, talk to more people and generally be more open to experiences. But this year felt different.

I was way more shy than I ever normally am, didn’t really talk to anyone other than my friends. I felt similar vibes from other people, everyone really kept to themselves. And all the other people were well.. coupled up. I tried going to the Westin party but of course the first year I try it gets shut down.. rip. And I did go to a few after parties but, I don’t know. Just can’t seem to get out of this funk I’m in.

The dating scene is really shit right now and it’s got me thinking. Will I ever find that someone? Like not just anyone but the one who’s going to be down to con with me, dance to music and just match my energy. I’m a pretty simple guy but I guess it’s a lot harder now adays to find a match no matter how transparent about yourself you are. No dating apps seem to work. I’ve never had a problem before with this, and I still have active flirty conversations with women. But nothing seems to click or I just can’t find the right match.

Is anyone else having this problem? I mean, realistically of course they are but.. have you been able to find a way out of it? There’s the whole “be patient”, “love will find you when you’re least expecting it” but with the way things seem to be going, I would really like to find that someone before the world ends or whatever 🤣🤷🏻

Hope ya’ll had a great time at ax and maybe found that someone you were looking for 🖤