What are things that contribute to people never having dated at 35, 40, 45? What could people think is that bad about them to not touch them at all?

[Anonymous]

This is assuming they have tried to date or wanted to date of course

[Anonymous]

Maybe it's just not a high priority for them.

I've dated. But admittedly i've dated very sparingly throughout my life. My experience was either i had interest in them and they had little to no interest in me. Or they had a lot of interest in me and i had little to no interest in them.

Now i'm just kind of of the age where i don't see a whole lot of reason to date. Women can approach me, and if we hit if off, cool. But i just kind of see it as a largely pointless endeavor to pursue at this age. My head just isn't in it anymore.

[OneViewpoint]

It may not be other people. Maybe these people are so risk averse or shy they never put themselves out there. Maybe they never make an effort to present themselves well. Maybe they are angry. Maybe they are alcoholics or drug addicted. Maybe they live in a rural area with few options. Maybe they are socially awkward.

[slatyb]

1. Male lack of initiative. It's hard to date if you never ask
2. Appearing threatening.
3. Socially clueless.
4. Behaving as if dating is a game to be won or lost.
5. Poor hygeine.

[MrChinaski]

Autism. Is one reason that otherwise attractive people don't date. It's an impairment of interpersonal connection.🤷‍♀️

How long a list of possible reasons do you want?

[MrChinaski]

At a society level, my impression is the main problem is risk aversion. I'm not sure what you do about that.

[Anonymous]

nonexistent social skills, hygiene. The list is endless

[Asker]

People have those issues and still have relationships so..

[msc545]

They're men, and they're not tall enough, good-looking enough, or rich enough. That has a lot to do with why women don't go out with them.