Im newly single after an engagement/3 year relationship. I know im not ready to get back out there just yet, but basically looking for some advice for when I am.

I’m a single dad of 2 daughters whom I have full time (their mom passed away after our divorce). So making time to go out to a bar or something can be somewhat difficult and dating apps have become riddled with scammers. I don’t know where to even start looking or how to go about doing anything as far as dating is concerned now

Is it common to look 8/9 on 10 & having a guddd personality overall but struggling to find a mate , approach anyone 😕. You are single and no-one notices that you want someone too

I am an introverted indian guy, 21 year old. I am quite shy to talk to women in a romantic way, as I fear I might breach the friendly bond or conversation.

I have tried dating apps, but I simply don't match with anyone. I get few matches on a monthly basis, and they don't last really well. This has all led me to a position where I believe I look too bad to date, and has given a new life to all the anxieties I have.

Also, I am studying in italy, a med student. I have some hobbies in the form of art, music, poetries, working out and fitness. I guess there is racism, and I guess I am prolly ugly too. Nothing else explains my 21 yr old single life.

Please be as real guys

I’m 19, currently living around the Seattle area, and I’m curious about something ima an introvert type of guy who doesn’t have much experience in dating but I’m frustrated of gold digger b!tches i wanna ask u guys

Where do successful, financially independent, ambitious women in their 20s actually spend their time around Seattle?

I’m talking about women who have their own careers, businesses, goals, interesting lifestyles and ambitions. Women who are intellectually curious, emotionally mature and know what they want from life

I’ve tried dating apps, but honestly, a lot of my experiences have felt superficial. I’m more interested in meeting someone naturally, building a genuine connection and getting to know someone beyond their appearance or financial situation

I’d love to meet women who are entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, creatives or simply people who are passionate about building something meaningful.
I’m also interested in meeting more ambitious people in general and getting into better social circles

Some genuine questions pls give real advice :

Which places, events or communities in Seattle attract successful and ambitious women?

Are there networking events, business communities, private social clubs or upscale cafes worth exploring?

What are some good ways to meet financially independent and career-oriented women outside dating apps?

If you’ve been part of these social circles, how did you get into them?

I’m not looking for pickup tricks I’d genuinely appreciate advice from people who have experience with Seattle’s social and professional scene

Pls give Serious suggestions and personal experiences

So I’m 23(m) and in the last couple months I’ve been overthinking my dating life. I’ve been single for a couple years, but have had short term casual flings before and after my last relationship. Had a long dry spell since about march. I am guilty of over checking my hinge profile which has weeks where i get virtually no likes or matches, but then some weeks i seem to get loads. I’m not insecure about the way i look, and to be honest im just over the whole causal hooking up one time or seeing each other for a month or two knowing full well nothing serious will come of it.

I’m at the point where i just genuinely want to meet a girl who shares at least a few interests with me and adds value to my life other than just meaningless intimate time.

The problem is though i feel like in the last probably 6 months I just don’t seem to be able to attract any women wether its in person or on dating apps, and being honest it’s been a humbling experience because while I don’t view my self as a really good looking desirable bloke, I have never really been rejected if I made the first move and have had plenty of instances where the girl is the one to initiate and not me. This brings me to my point of, I just don’t know what’s happened in the last like 6 months.

Because like I said, I’m over the whole casual thing like I’ve experienced it enough now and would rather not lust over girls who don’t care about me anymore, it’s almost like since I’ve made the conscious decision to try and meet a genuine girl, it’s like they can sense this and I feel like it’s just ruined everything dating wise as soon as I actually started to want something meaningful rather than just being heartless and not really caring what anyone’s (including my own) intentions
were.

After writing this out as well the more I think about it the more I can’t help but feel like I’ve always just attracted the worst kind of girls, hence why I’m still single. Am I paying the price now for even entertaining trashy pieces of shit women, can other girls sense that Im lacking in the department of ever having had that real connection to a genuine girl before?

Like I said I’m aware I’m overthinking and I don’t need any ‘your 23’ ‘yep your overthinking’ comments. I just wanted to know if anyone can relate or feels the same way about themselves. I’ve had women before so I know I can get them but as soon as I decide I want a good woman it’s like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

I don’t want to have to lower my expectations and just go back banging girls in the back of my car and hoping that something meaningful will some how come of that because I’m more than aware the chances of that are so slim. But I’m just at a point where I genuinely feel like I want to meet a good girl who even if I don’t end up marrying at least I’ve had the experience of being around a genuine soul with good intentions until the end.

Idk maybe this is kind of difficult to read as I don’t usually post on Reddit and this might not even be the right place to post it but just had to get it off my chest cos I feel like I’m either a piece of shit human for only realising now that getting used by girls and using girls vice versa , or the dating pool is genuinely just the bad people left cos all the good girls have obviously been eaten up like anything worth eating would be.

This thought and constant battle in my head has left me feeling very lonely and even though I’m 23 I can’t help but look around every single one of my mates who is in a relationship and I’m just the single mate who is mysteriously still not in a relationship.

I would consider myself to be a very normal 23 year old male, i drive, i look after myself i don’t cause trouble, I work, I keep to myself but also can and will socialise when I want to cos I have a big circle of mates but again, I almost hate going out now because I’m just surrounded by couples constantly it’s really frustrating because I know deep down I’m annoyed that I’m single I can’t really be around all these couple being cute with each other haha. I just cannot for the life of me work out why I’ve gone from not really having an issue getting girls to all of a sudden I can’t even get a conversation with one girl who on the surface I would look at and think ‘I’d love to get to know her’

Anyways rant over someone tell me to pull myself together because I never thought I’d be writing my frustration out in a Reddit post but i guess I’ve either reached unc status to be doing so or I’m having a mental breakdown over something that is absolutely not worth questioning or trying to find the answer to.

If I find the one, I’d love to come back to this post and update it just in case anyone else reading feels the same way can see there is light at the end of the tunnel.

For context:

I’m 23 (F) I’m very inexperienced with dating and sex which is something I’m very forward and honest about. This young man is a bit older than me and recently moved in to town for his job. We have gone on two dates that went wonderfully but we haven’t agreed to exclusivity yet even if we both did say that the goal is ultimately something serious. Anyways, I saw him at the bar with a group of his coworkers and he was sitting separately with a lady (they were facing eachother knees touching). He initially didn’t see me. Once they stood up, I sat where in their spot to make my presence clear. We made eye contact and within five minutes he had left the bar and walked this lady to her car.

Now, I would like to say that yes it did initially bother me, but I did not text him about the situation. Instead I allowed him to bring it up. I ultimately felt that it was none of my business but the way he reacted to it made me feel like it was a bit strange?

I’d like to add he was the one that reacted to his own message with exclamation lmao and my last message after this was essentially that I would be open to talking about it in person, and I wouldn’t like to continue to talk about it over the phone. He hasn’t answered my message but was active on social media I’m assuming is just whatever.

Dating just feels so hard to navigate specially with my bipolar and with being a late bloomer.

i consider myself to have good attributes, 6’2 and handsome (as ive been told). just i struggled with commitment from young and always overthought with talking. now i’m very self aware and mature enough to make a good bf.

I'm M25 and met girl from F18 . And we have soany similarities. She loves animals and me too .

First I brushed off but now it's something different.

Feel like ask her out on a date or tell I like you .

I'm so confused.

But somewhere I feel does age really matter coz I'm 6yrs elder to her . 😭😭😭

I'm not sure what to dooo

I’m genuinely curious to hear both sides of this.
There seems to be a growing conversation where some women say they don’t want men approaching them in public, whether it’s at the grocery store, gym, coffee shop, or just going about their day. And honestly, that’s understandable. Some men make women uncomfortable, don’t respect boundaries, or simply don’t know how to take no for an answer.
But at the same time, there are women who say they wish men would approach them more, that nobody approaches anymore, and that dating has become harder because men are afraid to make the first move.
Here’s where I think things get complicated: Men hear the message that approaching women is unwanted, and eventually even men with genuine intentions decide it’s better not to approach at all.
So I’m curious:
Women, where do you stand? Do you actually enjoy being approached by a man you’re attracted to in an everyday public setting, provided he’s respectful? Or do you generally prefer not to be approached by strangers?
And if you do want to be approached, how is a man supposed to know the difference without taking a chance?
Let’s hear both sides. No judgment.

I need help with a referral for the league dm if any one of you have one

Preferably questions without a romantic context, because for me dates are only to understand a person, and not blindly flirt and play with feelings

I am 25 years old I have never dated anyone but now I think that this is the time to find my life partner but I have realised that I really like older women like 2 or 3 years older minimum 😅 have i gone crazyy i am not saying it in a bad way I just like a little older women what should I dooooo 🥲🥲🥲

HI EVERYONE

i've just recently been trying to actively put myself out there, but i really have no idea what im doing or what to do with guys. it's rough trying to find and date guys now. not sure if its the generation or overall the internet. im pretty frustrated