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+1 yFor me, it is fun, however it can be a big hassle sometimes due to a majority of women are just wanting attention and validation, let alone just want to use some guys for the resources or their 🍆. Honestly, I believe that's what comes with territory dating in this day and age being that most things are so sexual.
Although, I am completely open about what I'm seeking in the beginning and if a lady sticks around things could be looking up for the both of us. It's always fun getting to know someone unless you haven't gotten over your social anxiety.01 Reply- +1 y
Invest your time in women who are worth it so that you can find what you are looking for.
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+1 yAbsolute garbage, full of hookups, ghosting, people who can't even communicate, and next to no interaction. That's not including online which is even worse full of shitty algorithms that fuck over men if the swipe left, scammers, solicitation, hookup offers, bots, women wanting men to pay them to go on dates, escort offers, sexual massage offers, people who give vague replies or nothing to build on for any kind of conversation, and constant ghosting
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Wow this is how I remember it being back in 2017 as well.
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I swear it's getting worse every year.
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@dragoblack
You said it better than I could. This is MHO worthy. - +1 y
@Mcheetah agreed, MHO 👏
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Yeap, it's getting worse.
It's terrible, the only way for me to meet new people is on dating apps because of the whole covid situation.
And most people my age just want sex or are still not over their ex. And people really lie about their looks sometimes, that's annoying, it makes me feel bad because I judge them on their looks but they don't even look like their pictures. I can't date someone if I don't feel attracted to them. It's not all about looks I know but I need to feel sexually attracted to them in a way right?31 Reply- +1 y
Yes, I totally agree with you on expecting the person to look like the picture they have presented. That happened to me once it was the same guy but the picture he had on his profile was a younger version of him, very misleading.
its a hassle.
1. people look for excitement / passion over compatibility
2.. people are shallow and judgmental, as if there is nothing deeper than what is on the outside.
3. people are always looking for someone better. why settle when you have endless options?
4. dating apps makes cheating very easy
5. people enter marriages based on "what they can get out of the other person" rather than what they can give to the other person.33 Reply- +1 y
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@Steven8000
it really doesn't matter if it is.
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Interesting most guys said it was a hassle.
It's like it always is. It's up and down. It can be frustrating and an emotional roller coaster. That being said it's super fun, because you meet a lot of cool people. Every girl is a new puzzle to unlock. I always wonder what kind of tragedies they've gone through, and successes (or lack thereof) they had.
It's a challenge to get girls guard down, and that's a lot of fun.
Dating is what you make it. If you have fun, and don't take rejection personally it's awesome.29 Reply- +1 y
That’s a good way of looking at it from a guys POV.
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@Slithers Such a profound display of asshurt. Found a good bridge once your adderal runs out? Wearing a backwards hat and a backpack like an awkward high school freshmen at fucking 40? Let me guess your dating pool consists of specimens that also don't have a Driver license, wear braces, and can't legally buy alcohol.
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Not fun for me. I don't need those whores, not even for talking.
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@Ryfyle Yeah, it's crazy people wear hats and backpacks huh? I suppose when you sit inside all day bitter about the fact you haven't gotten laid in the last three years (it was three fo you right?) even the banal becomes odd.
I like girls that can keep up with my conversation, so I'm afraid you swung and missed again. Of course, you should be used to that by now.
I wonder with all that charm pouring out of you why girls aren't just beating down your door. - +1 y
I don't mean all women boyo.
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+1 yThe frequency I have to discard people for not having basic courtesy is legendary.
Like ghosting, cheating, beaching, doing drugs, etc. They simply don't give a fuck.
I don't really let it affect me, I just discard them quickly. Yet it's amazing.12 Reply- +1 y
I get it, especially when they have 0 morals or respect. There are people out there with the same morals, values, and respect that you have, start noticing them.
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Yes, all in happy relationships :D
1.2K opinions shared on Dating topic. Have no clue.
Have to much other thing's on my mind to deal with than going on dates.
I could guess it isn't that much different than before the world circus started.
It seems a lot of people did date like it wasn't. personal did I do that a couple of times in the beginning of last year.
Have noticed that there have been a change. there males are more picky and female's must put in more effort. especially to take first initiative. not popular, a lot of whining campaigns from female's, but it's a good thing to get rid of old redundant ideological fixations that doesn't really work in today's society on a average.06 Reply- +1 y
I agree I have noticed those changes you mentioned and I think it is about time to ditch those old dating ideologies.
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Girls always pick the same guy you're just guaranteeing a future of 90% single men
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@MrPlentiful one thing about males and females are-that our biology plays a big role in choosing a mate, that’s something that will probably never change, but it takes more than just that to have a worthy relationship.
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@crazy8000 Do you think it’s possible to date even though you have a lot on your mind?
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@crazy8000 or it would just be an unnecessary distraction?
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@TwinkleLily5
A huge potential for harmful stress.
Maybe a distraction too.
Have a lot of physical rehabilitation to do apart of other issues.
Can't take any emotional rollercoaster exposure without physical consequences. and my love emotions want's to be left alone. more specific have problems to start and stay on. I'm pretty numb emotional wise for now.
Bad enough that sometimes I wonder what kind of world is be bringing my kids up into. So much disloyalty, so much cowardice, so much shallowness and so much arrogance
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You are so right, it’s terrible but you have to start focusing on the good people and let them know they are highly appreciated in a world full of clowns.
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@t-8900 the best thing you can do as a parent is instill good morals and values into your kids and hopefully they make the right choices in life, which will give them a better chance at avoiding people with horrible characteristics and bad intentions.
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very true. if my mother lived by her parents' examples she wouldn't have destroyed her marriage and wrecked her kids' childhoods the way she did. She was a selfish woman and when she went to spite my dad the only people she was really hurting were her young son and daughter who went on to develop all kinds of mental health issues because of her lousy decisions. Pro tip: If you want to a parent make sure you ACTUALLY be a parent. Its okay to let loose once in a while... not 4-5 days a week going to night clubs and not seeing or even hugging your children.
If you're a less-than-perfect male, then horrendous and not worth the wasted time.
If you're a woman, then no man is ever perfect enough for your impossible standards you refuse to ever relent on.
So it sucks for pretty much everyone but the Chads and females.15 Reply- +1 y
What makes you think you need to be perfect to get a date? I don't know what chads are, but the females seem to have a lot of complaints about dating as well-
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Well, I already addressed all of those.
Men less than say, a 7 out of 10, stand no chance in Hell at success with modern women.
And women have literally NO troubles with online dating, other than being way too picky/entitled and having an extreme overestimation of their own value/attractiveness.
I guess I'm showing these again. The data don't lie. Men like 60% of women online, while women only like 4% of men. Not even the top five percent!![What is it like dating in 2021?]()
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@Mcheetah Are you trying to date women out of your league (be honest)? Stop comparing yourself to other men, -7/10 looks aren’t everything to a lot of women. Focus on the good things about yourself that you could potentially offer a woman trust me she will notice them. Women are more pickier online because there are way more options. Women photos have filters that make them look way more attractive than they are in person. Get out of your own way of putting women on a petal stool beyond your reach.
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@TwinkleLily5
"Are you trying to date women out of your league (be honest)? [Stop] putting women on a [pedestal] beyond your reach."
I don't date "out of my league," care about "leagues," or even care much about looks. I also learned a long time ago that our imaginations can create better partners for us than ANYTHING reality can ever offer us. My "ideal" woman, actually looks like this, which many men wouldn't find attractive.![What is it like dating in 2021?]()
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So no; not even close. You're way off.
"Below 7/10 looks aren’t everything to a lot of women."
Eh. I don't really believe that to be true. Both genders are extremely shallow. It's just that women can more often get away with it.
"Focus on the good things about yourself that you could potentially offer a woman; trust me, she will notice them. "
No. She will not. Also, I do this all the time. Women are not into men who are short, are not arrogant/prideful, and do not want to act "Alpha" for the sake of it.
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Those are women preferences, just like men have preferences—if you continue to have that type of mindset nothing will change.. good luck with that
528 opinions shared on Dating topic. I think everything is more about looks, and materialistic thing rather than having a real connection with a person, good communication. Now everything is so fake.
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I agree with you. People are very superficial these days. On a scale 1-10 how possible Do you think it is to find a real connection in a world full of superficial people? What gives you hope to keep trying if you’re still dating?
The only thing people care about is, looks, money, sex. thats it
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People are definitely shallow these days
+1 yLOVELY for women of any looks range. But when it comes to males, ONLY lovely for good looking straight males and gay males of any look range. If a woman has it hard with dating, she is being too dam picky, or stays hiding in a corner, doesn't try, etc. When it comes to average and ugly straight males regardless if he only goes after women in his league with dating, he would still have it hell.
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@TwinkleLily5 I never had a girlfriend in my life due to being ugly. I have tried my whole life and just gave up months ago. Older guys say how dating for ugly guys was easier in the 90s and before that.
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@Steven8000 I’ve seen tons of ugly men in relationships. If that’s you in your of pic you don’t look bad. Maybe take a a little break from dating and focus more on self compassion.
+1 yNot a problem, not really noticed much change other than lockdown put a freeze on it.
started dating May ish and girlfriend moved in last month.010 Reply- +1 y
Congratulations on finding A mate during the pandemic.
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She found me tbf
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Straight up dead. Get comfortable with Dying alone. Their is no dating after 2020.
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Let’s add a little Hope to the equation. Positive — -negative=positive look on the bright side. Nothing is really being subtracted here. It only looks like it.
Online dating has always been a disaster, for a whole mess of reasons of which many have been commented on already. I mostly date people I physically meet in person and carry on.
00 ReplyIt's pretty cool until you're sitting by the ocean with someone and they tell you how bored they are. How can anyone be bored by the ocean?
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Smh, did you see that person again after that?
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+1 yThe last year and a half has been the absolute best time of my entire dating career! 2020 was the best year I ever had for dating! 2021 has been very good but not as great as the previous
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That’s awesome, what made it so great in 2020? Why do you think 2021 wasn’t as great?
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From April 2020 to January 2021 I probably met, interacted and was intimate with more women than any full 1 year period of my life. 2021 wasn't as great because
1) I've already ended 4 relationships and probaly will have to end 1 more before the year is out.
2) I'm a bit burned out from the past year and a half, and am looking for some me time.
Anonymous(18-24)+1 yShitty 😂 Depends on age though. Many people my age want just sex and hookups, nothing serious
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+1 yI'm glad I don't have to find out. Haven't been on a first date in years since I've been with my lady !
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Lucky You! Congratulations.
+1 yWell people moving, guys that pretend to be straight but have gay s*x when they have gfs, stds going around.
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Yes those are definitely common factors and that actually make you rethink about dating at all.
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Sounds more like projection
10.9K opinions shared on Dating topic. My right hand is looking more alluring all the time.
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For real.
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Lol with no arguments or attitude 😆. Give your hand a break and put yourself out there and start back dating.
I never dated before. I’d love to go on a good date with a beautiful woman
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What’s stopping you from going on a date?
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@neosporin if they aren’t any good reasons then go out and Try dating! Excuses are like As holes everyone has one lol.
521 opinions shared on Dating topic. I like dating. Certainly better than during the height of Covid!!
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COVID definitely played a big factor in me turning down a few dates. How are you taking precautions while dating/if still dating during the pandemic?
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I live in NYC, so everyone needs to be vaccinated in order to go in public venues of all types. Bars, restaurants, concert halls, etc. So that gives me a lot of peace of mind. Otherwise I always ask vaccination status and respect if people want to do social distance/outdoor dates.
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+1 yMaybe because I’m in South Asia full of spineless SIMPS!!
But girls are dating Tiktok now.
And everything is pure games.01 Reply- +1 y
—Not sure if your age but if you are dating girls on tiktoc I’d say a young guy-find the girls who are interested in dating not all young girls are looking for boyfriends.
—If you’re an older guy date maturer women with better things to do than wait for attention on Tiktok
Anonymous(45 Plus)+1 yI doubt anything has changed at all. Other than Covid and some people's believes on the vaccination.
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Are you actively dating? That’s interesting the divide between vaccinated and unvaccinated people. If vaccinated would you date an unvaccinated person?
+1 yDating is only fun if you're a woman, or a top 20 type of guy
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Why do you say that?
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Because it's the truth
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@Shananonononon That’s your truth at the moment and I can tell you it’s not always fun for women either. I think introverted people don’t find it as appealing as extroverts.
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That's my truth because I'm not in the top 20% of men that women desire. As for women dating is much more fun for them in comparison to the average guy, no one wants to buy us dinner lol
Anonymous(30-35)+1 ycan i chose both? oh i forgot i've been not dating since 5 years ago.
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Yes lol. It doesn’t matter any pros or cons on dating in general
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+1 yWell, if he pays and you don't wanna sleep with him refund your share
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Or next time he should just get a prostitute-that’s in their job description.
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Yeah, but people forget that option
Anonymous(30-35)+1 yThe opposite sex not being interested in love and romances.
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Find women who are looking for what you are looking for, some women are focusing on other aspects of their lives or may not be ready to date or for a serious relationship for several reasons—getting over a break up, focusing on their kids etc. Invest in women who are open to love and relationships.
Opinion Owner+1 yI know right?
I'm saying i am not finding women, who are open to love and relationships :(
Awful. Wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy
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Hahaha! 😅
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What makes it so awful? What’s the worst that has happened?
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So sorry to hear that :( I have thought that you finally got a boyfriend because you weren't really active on GAG as you used to be
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Too serious, too soon.
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The reason why most people act as they do on dating.
Human relationships take time. When there's no time spent the relationship falls naturally to be superficial.
+1 yTo many unrealistic expectations
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I totally agree, T. v love ruined it nothing compares lol 🙃
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Most definitely
Anonymous(36-45)+1 ynon existent doe to covid. I dont want to die or cause someone else to die so I dont do it.
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That’s understandable you definitely have to take precautions or just don’t do it. So do you plan to not date as long as the pandemic lasts?
Opinion Owner+1 ypretty much better be safe than sorry. people are crippled with this. I know a man with minor brain damage.
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You are righ about that.
+1 yIt’s awful, I’ve given up on finding a wife 🥺
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What made you give up on dating? Or the women not wifey material?
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Realizing I’ll never get a girl that I like. Girls don’t like me.
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@constatine15 rejection can make you feel that way. Look at it like this when someone rejects you at least they’re not wasting your time, time is precious stop wasting it on who doesn’t like you.
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But I’ve received nothing but rejections my whole life. There’s no hope for me, I’m not what most women want. 🥺
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+1 yWhen it happens, I'll let you know.
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Are you actively dating or passively?
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At the moment, I'm not dating at all. My life changed drastically 2 years ago so, I don't exactly have the freedom to go out much (I don't drive, no buses, no place I'd want to go, no prospects in the dating world of any kind, I just stay here and do work and other things on the computer all day. Other people live around here but, none ever bother with me. Those I've tried to verbally engage seemed like they just weren't interested. Covid's not helping matters any!! Last year, we got ONE KID for Hallloween!! i know there aren't many up here but, I'm used to getting well over 100 every year where I used to live, 2 years ago!! This year, I actually got about a dozen kids here. And they were delicious!! I still have left overs!! ;-) Just kidding.
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@FunkyMonkee I am sorry about what happened to you. Life is still going and yours haven’t just stopped there. If you can’t get out house physically try a paid dating site (most of the people on there take it more serious) once you meet someone don’t do the usual texting and talking FaceTime/video chat to get a more realistic feel of the person.
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Thank you!
I CAN get out, just no place to go around here! My cousin used to go down to a bar at the bottom of the hill when he was staying here but, I don't drink and am allergic to cigarettes so, there's no reason for me to bother hanging in a bar, unless they have a cheap or free pool table. I know where there IS a free table but, it's about a 3 mile walk from here. Not driving is also a bit of wall, for me. At least, where I WAS living, and SHOULD STILL be living, I had a choice of 3 buses that ran a couple times an hour just 2 blocks away and could get just about anywhere I wanted to go!
As for dating sites, I don't exactly have the money to throw around on that. Thanks to the situation my ex-sisters got me in and, consequently, my aunt, I need to hang onto what little money I have, at the moment! I may need it to buy this house! After that, I'm nearly flat broke, again!!
Anonymous(36-45)+1 yDating has always been fun for me.
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That’s good to know. What makes it fun & exciting for you?
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Well you get free food so I bet
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@Joshua0213 Who do you think should pay on the date men or women & why?
I'll let you know when I get to.
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Why aren’t you dating now?
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@TwinkleLily5 I'm unattractive.
I've put a ton of effort into my career, fitness, education... but I don't meet the attraction threshold for entering dating.
19.3K opinions shared on Dating topic. I wouldn’t know I haven’t dated
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Why haven’t you dated?
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+1 yA high stakes gamble, and I don't gamble.
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So you don’t think you would ever take a chance at hitting the jackpot?
5.9K opinions shared on Dating topic. As a man, I find it nearly impossible to tolerate.
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Dating is easy for women of all look ranges and easy for good looking guys but hell for average and ugly guys. I know people
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@Steven8000 As far as I know it was easier. Now you have to be rich, tall, and look like a male model to date entitled nasty bitches. Not worth it.
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@msc545 and do you agree that hooking up was also easier in the 90s and before that for average and ugly guy too? I already talked to you about dating. I am talking about hook ups now. I know average, ugly, and fat men that told me that in the 90s and before that hooking up was way easier back then for them. Average, ugly, short, and fat guys got laid way easier back then, regardless if was from bars, nightclubs, parties, etc. Do you agree?
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@msc545 by the way @TwinkleLily5 knows we are right about everything we say. She just doesn't want to admit it just like other women.
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@Steven8000 agreed
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@msc545 I'm 30. I seriously wish I was a teen or older in the 90s or before that. Yes some things would suck like the internet not being that active back then and other things but at least I (an ugly man) would have it way easier with dating and hookups. Dating and hookup apps made women that are average and ugly so dam picky with dating and hooking up. They have became delusional and brought that mindset with dating and hookups even when they are off the apps. Believe it or not many more guys are wishing they were born women or born gay. That is how bad dating and hookups have gotten for straight average and ugly guys. Do you think that is weird or understandable?
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@Steven8000 Totally understandable. The answer to this problem is prostitutes - they cost less, do more, and usually have a sense of humor.
How wish I knew what going on a date is even like
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What’s stopping you from dating?
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@Relux47 hanging out and dating is not the same thing. My guy friend thought that because I hung out with him he had a romantic chance, Wrong!! (Girls/women see the guy as a friend)
Forget the girls in the past and Try dating someone new.
Probably a lot harder with the pandemic
00 Reply4.5K opinions shared on Dating topic. Same as since I was in highschool, a big hassle
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What makes it such a hassle for you?
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A potential date is probably not going to just show up at your door step, good luck if it happens.
+1 ynot just work but also pockets are empty.
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*troll, get a better job then
Date is changed its meaning completely
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What are big changes you’ve noticed on the dating scene?
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@Bobby4488 not everyone is looking for a hookup. Ditch anyone who isn’t looking for what you are and stop wasting your time on sluts.
Anonymous(36-45)+1 ySame that it has always been
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Anonymous(25-29)+1 yNever dated anyone yet
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Why haven’t you been dating?
Opinion Owner+1 yI'm very socially awkward and don't know where to start and how to maintain any relationships.
Opinion Owner+1 yThat sounds nice
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Well you are not the only socially awkward person in the world. Your perfect match maybe looking for you and you're no where to be found, you at least need to try. No input= No output
+1 yIt's crazy 🤪
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What makes it so crazy?
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Men are selfish. They want all the perks of a woman but when we expect them to have money we're labeled as "gold diggers". Men aren't genuine. They are always out for their best interest which is usually to get sex out of a woman initially.
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Be les
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@Mrplentiful nah , I rather take y'all money
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Who says men have more money. Look at the stats
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@mrplentiful the ones I deal with do. Don't compare your lack there of to other men.
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@uptowngirl88 it does seem that a lot of men are all about sex and are quite selfish but I’ve noticed a lot of people are just selfish in general nowadays
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@TwinkleLily5 I agree but I believe women are selfish these days because they have to be. They have to protect themselves because men are predators. I think women have truly caught on to men this day in age. So these days women aren't allowing men to waste their time. If they're broke they aren't dealing with them. Same here. No high paying career , no nice car, no home, or high end apartment I'm not engaging in any conversation with them. Some guy who sits on his balcony all day and smoke, no car, and most likely in government assistance had the audacity to ask me " Hi, what's your name?" I told him none of his f**cn business and to leave me the h*ll alone.
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Among people 20-35 there are more women that are high earners
3.7K opinions shared on Dating topic. Hassle
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What makes it such a hassle?
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@Fuentes start picking quality women not all women throw it back for a Mac chicken. Can you tell the difference between a women of quality and one of none? if your not willing to to put in the effort— a women of quality isn’t going to waste her time on you. Keep smashing until you’re ready to make love (matured)
3.1K opinions shared on Dating topic. Sucksville
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