A "dating rut" refers to a period of time when someone becomes stuck or feels trapped in a cycle of unsuccessful or unfulfilling romantic relationships or dating experiences. Full definition
If you're feeling like you're getting into an online dating rut or find the whole experience kind of lame, you've come to the right place. (datingadvice.com)
This option may just be the thing that you need to get you out of your women dating rut and start getting the perfect match that you have been wishing for all this time. (adultxdating.com)
It happens... Your dating life is going well, but then something shifts and before long you find yourself in a huge dating rut. (findaqualityman.com)