I used to live a couple of hours from Midland and wanted to stay in Michigan but had to leave because there was not much going on jobs-wise. I don't know how much things have improved, but I'm sure it's just hard to find work around there.

Bad experiences with one job doesn't mean you can't do other totally different jobs and doesn't mean you won't be able to get any of them. Employers don't know what you did wrong at this other job.

Dating-wise, I feel very worthy but don't feel wanted at all. I agree, you want someone who wants you back and at least as much as you want them. I feel like that's not going to happen, though (I don't want or need a pep talk on it, though--I am accepting it). Personally, I think there is a big disconnect between wanting people who are worthy and how people are actually choosing people who aren't, so I could never take my dating issues to be a reflection of my worth. People seem to be picking others based on things that have nothing to do with being a good person or a good potential mate.