I feel dating kinda sucks, a large portion of my generation is chronically online and i feel many don’t know how to socialize in person.
I recently was eating at a local dinner, and saw somebody eating by themself. I walked up and ask if this seat was taken and they said no. But looked like a rabbit in a wolfs den, i introduced myself and we both got to know each other. I gave her my number but never got any call or text.
I feel lots of people around me are unappealing, yes i know that sounds seminaristic. Ive tried a foss dating app called alovoa, because i feel every other dating app would steal your liver if they legally could. The app has brought me miniscule success, i have made one friend whom i occasionally chat with.
But it kinda leaves me in a state of i want to meet new people, because at least where i live. The dating pool is really small, and my job isnt a public facing job (machine shop)
Any advise from the elders of lemmy?
I meet people on apps, at kink clubs, at furry meetups, in political action groups…
And honestly, people you like and are interested in become way more attractive as you get to know them. Only dating people who are hot enough that you want to boink them on first sight really limits your options and you’ll miss out on some great people.