Dating Paradox: Am I Crazy or Just Lucky?

So I’ve been thinking about this weird casual dating paradox, and I can’t seem to pin down a solution.

  1. On the one hand, it seems like it's never been easier to do casual dating because of online dating. I’ve got a solid profile, Hinge Premium, Tinder Premium (that’s like $60 or $70 a month so basically the cost of one decent date) I’m relatively attractive (balding at 25 :/ and can't grow facial hair, but I workout like 6 days a week and eat well) my profile is good (I'm not very funny over text but I work hard and love my life and that comes across according to what girls have said), and I don’t feel like it’s that hard to get dates. Same goes for most of my friends that put a lot of effort into work, taking care of themselves, and attractiveness. And when I look around, it feels like attractive people are still pairing off

  2. But then I come to this sub an it's all doom and gloom like girls have suddenly become asexual. Apparently dating apps are a wasteland, that it’s all bots and scams

Back to Point 1: But I’ve dated plenty of genuinely fun and decent women.

And back to point 2: No offense, but when I check some of you comment histories, it's not you asking for skin care routines, at home ab workouts, or a How-To on starting a cheap website for your side hustle. It's r/Pokemon or r/LADodgers and shit. Which is okay (catch me in r/Lakers) but won't help you date at all.

I feel like if more of you treated dating like your main hobby, you'd see more results. Am I wrong or do you guys just need to get jacked, read a few books on body language and charisma, and get your cash up? (The latter obviously being tougher than it sounds)

PS: Also if you're looking for a wife, I get it. Admittedly hard these days. I mean guys that are getting no play at all.

Posted Apr 15, 2025, 7:39 PM UTC

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