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Why dating is becoming an elusive affair (Photo: iStock)

Last week, I had an interesting conversation with a lady who has been in "the market" for quite some time. My question to her was simple: why are many young people today unable to commit to lasting relationships?

She stopped short of making me swear not to use her real name lest I extend her 'heartbreak' further. So let us call her Aisha. And she is in her mid-30s. Her story mirrors her current situation.

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