When people settle, they usually do it for one (or all) of the following reasons, writes Brafman in a Psychology Today blog post:
• Loneliness: “I want someone special in my life, and I’m tired of spending so much time alone.”
• Time pressure: “Everyone else is getting married and starting a family—I’m running out of time!”
• Opportunity cost: “If I break up with him/her, I may never find someone better.”