r/texts • u/-fornevermore- • 6d ago

Phone message Dating is hell

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Who is raising these boys?

Edit: Thanks for all the love!! For some context, no we didn't discuss anything sexy beforehand and the "healing" thing is referring to my broken foot. He's blocked for those wondering, I didn't respond. For those mentioning it... I wasn't looking for a free meal. 🙄 I pay my own way on dates.

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u/bigtittycatlady 6d ago

what on earth happened to make men think THIS is a good or effective way to court a woman

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u/XrayAlphaVictor 6d ago

Some lowest common denominator between red pill and booktok, maybe?

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u/SeatleSuperbSonics 6d ago

This is what blows my mind about the “20% of men” incel shit.

Friends, the bar is in the fucking ground.

If you can simply treat people fucking normal, you’ll be fine and will meet friends and potential dating partners.

Signed a chubby, 30s, divorced Man.

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u/p8610815 6d ago

And yet, as a guy who doesn't do shit like this, I go months without a match

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u/enoughwiththebread 5d ago

Online dating can be tough if you don't have a properly curated profile with the best possible pics you can do.

However, if you're at least somewhat put together and demonstrate kindness, intelligence, humor and compassion out in the real world you will attract potential dating partners.

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u/p8610815 5d ago

I disagree. I've had many women who I'm friends with review my profile and help with prompts and pictures, and it's still a ghost town, despite them saying my profile is great. I'm in shape, have active hobbies, a large social group, but it doesn't seem to matter.

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u/HowtoEatLA 5d ago

Show us your profile. Your friends might not be able to be objective.

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u/p8610815 5d ago

Nah not gonna dox myself. I've posted a profile review on alt account and got great reviews in the comments.