9 Reasons “hooking up” causes such a heavy long-term emotional toll

Just like anything good or bad, there will always be a cost. No matter how much you try and spin it. There is always a price to pay.

Let’s say you grew up under conventional dating standards. One day you were socially shamed into trying the hook-up culture because:

• It was portrayed to be a significant notch on your “manliness”
• You were trying to prove that you’re empowered.
• You were told sex doesn’t have to have meaning. “It’s just sex.”
• Commitment was never promoted in your social circles.
• Everyone’s doing it.
• I just want to have fun and go through my “ho” phase.
• I’m getting over an ex.

Any of these sound familiar?

For whatever reason, you got out of the “hook-up” culture. Or if you’re still in it. Either you’re feeling these kinds of emotions, or you’ve felt that way in the past. No matter how long you’re in it. You’ll never walk away unscathed. Sex has always been such a raw and passionate physical connection between two people it’s impossible to be emotionally removed.