dating and marriage

Why is dating so hard? It used to be so simple. Like before two people would get together just because they like the same kind of movies or lived next door to each other. Nowadays, its like you have to fulfill a requirement for them to even notice you and then you have to keep up with the Jones in order for something to keep going. I hate dating and I realized I will never be good at it or have enough qualities to keep a relationship going. I don't know what it takes to make a relationship work but one thing I do know is I don't know how it works and why it doesn't work. I just like to keep everything simple but as all relationship goes, it gets more complex and confusing. I think I will just stick to being single. One last note: why is there so many people getting divorces? Why can't two people stay together for a long time anymore? Is there any hope left?