This isn’t a post about me being down on myself or being critical. It’s more of a realization. So backstory: I’ve been single for 3 years, I’ve gone on dates here and there, and haven’t had anything that lasted more than 3 months. I’m in my second year of college now and haven’t had any luck in finding someone to spend time with. Now, I feel like I’ve figured that since all the dates I’ve been on, most of them have lead to the guy wanting hook ups or a FWB. I’ve had only one person show general interest in dating, but we didn’t vibe and he was too shy for my taste (and I mean painfully shy, I felt like I was forcing conversation with him). All the other dates that ended in conflicting intentions has made me timid and uncomfortable with meeting people and hanging out with them. I mean the only places you can hang out and get to know someone at school is going to get food, a study lounge, maybe a football or basketball game here and there, and most dreadfully: the dorm/apartment. Ge...

I'm a 22 year old male who's been out of dating for many years. I have the confidence and social skills to talk to random women and have them reciprocate back. I tried dating in my college last year, but it seemed that almost nobody wanted to reciprocate this time around. I had welcoming body language, a sense of humor and was very approachable in general. Problem was, it seemed like nobody either knew how to carry a conversation or just weren't interested. I didn't know what it was all about. It would be fine if it was 4-5 people, but it was almost everybody. Did I miss/am missing something? Was my timing bad? I don't want to sound like a stereotypical boomer, but are some people so saturated into dating app culture that they forget traditional methods of dating and freeze up? I can provide more information and stories if necessary. I just hope I can get some insight as to what's going on. I appreciate any kind of input you guys have. Thank you. Submitt...

A common complaint on various subs appears to be around having "bad luck" with Online Dating. Once you dig deeper, these complaints steam from people with poor social skills. People who are unable to make connections in the real world. These people run to online dating and use it as a buffer, or even use it as a safe haven. Then complain about the "bad luck" they're having. If you're having "bad luck" meeting people the "old fashioned way." Running to online dating, will not change your luck. No matter what tool you use (Online Dating is a tool)... it all begins with you... Submitted August 27, 2019 at 11:59PM A common complaint on various subs appears to be around having "bad luck" with Online Dating.Once you dig deeper, these complaints steam from people with poor social skills. People who are unable to make connections in the real world. These people run to online dating and use it as a buffer, or even use it as a s...

Ok so I’m dating my best friend of 2 years. He is 18 and I am 23. Last year I had a bf. And we had a fight over where we were in the relationship. He wouldn’t call me his girlfriend. So I stormed out and a week later I slept with someone else. Eventually that bf and I made up. My current bf was my best friend at the time and saw all that happen. He always mentions this Another time my ex sent flowers. And my bf saw that. He flipped. I started to cry and he apologized. Anyways he still brings all of this up Submitted August 27, 2019 at 11:15PM Ok so I’m dating my best friend of 2 years. He is 18 and I am 23.Last year I had a bf. And we had a fight over where we were in the relationship. He wouldn’t call me his girlfriend. So I stormed out and a week later I slept with someone else. Eventually that bf and I made up. My current bf was my best friend at the time and saw all that happen.He always mentions thisAnother time my ex sent flowers. And my bf saw that. He flipped. I star...

I (23F) went and grabbed drinks with a guy(28) twice and I thought it went well. Randomly stops responding in the middle of a convo. I texted him again two weeks later and he read the text (has read receipts on). I looked a few days later and it now says delivered. This guy thinks he’s slick turning off his read receipts. I just don’t understand why you ghost after continuing to text after second time hanging out?? Submitted August 27, 2019 at 11:18PM I (23F) went and grabbed drinks with a guy(28) twice and I thought it went well. Randomly stops responding in the middle of a convo. I texted him again two weeks later and he read the text (has read receipts on). I looked a few days later and it now says delivered. This guy thinks he’s slick turning off his read receipts. I just don’t understand why you ghost after continuing to text after second time hanging out??

So I (22 y/o M) have this friend (22 y/o F), that I like very much as a person and find her attractive as heck, we text most days, we might not be texting all day but everyday text exchange is usual. We always talk about our dating life and all, she has even seen me kiss one of her friends while we were out one night, she knows about my ex and all I know about her's. The thing is, we are always jokingly talking about dating, cuddling while watching movies, etc. I say jokingly because we have been to the movies once before going out with other friends but that one was truly just a friendly movie. I wouldn't say I'm friendzoned because I see her as a friend as well, despite me finding her attractive (which I think is different). We have asked for nudes as a joke, we compliment each other, etc. It's just really play-around. ​ TL;DR: My female friend and I always joke around, I think it's just fooling around because she tells me about her dates and I tell her about m...

I wish I could have a professional dater with me at all times. I’m awful at it. I overthink everything and I guess I can be too forward. I seem to always want to rush into things. Could someone please give me advice on how to just take a chill pill and go with the flow. Submitted August 27, 2019 at 11:23PM I wish I could have a professional dater with me at all times. I’m awful at it. I overthink everything and I guess I can be too forward. I seem to always want to rush into things. Could someone please give me advice on how to just take a chill pill and go with the flow.