I understand that.

I honestly found that the last time I dated, I didn't have the energy to put in the effort, so I pulled myself out of the running and took…

I understand that. Dating takes energy. If we're unwilling or unable to invest that energy, we're better off taking a break rather than letting one person pull the weight while we drift and decide if we're in or out. It's better for everyone if we only put ourselves out there when we're fully ready to make an effort and invest in getting to know someone…