10 Essential Things Men Need To Know About Modern Dating
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Does it feel like dating just became harder post-pandemic? If you're male, chances are you've struggled to find a connection with someone. Much of the struggle deals with understanding women.
Everything from what they want to how to deal with them can be a mystery. Plenty of misinformation exists on the net about dating, too. A good foundation of basic dating knowledge can help you reframe your mind and succeed.
I worked as a Pickup Artist assistant for men back in the day, and honestly? There's a lot of miscommunication going on. If you're feeling lost, try schooling yourself in these 10 things first.
Your dream girl is probably not going to be on an app.
It's no secret that the dating pool needs a heavy dose of chlorine. Nowhere is that clearer than on dating apps. An article in Psychology Today noted that 50 percent of all likes from women go to approximately 15 percent of all men. Since it's very looks-based, you might have a very hard time finding interest.
To make matters worse, the competition is sky-high. Tech Report stated that there are approximately three to four male profiles for every female profile on Tinder. When you pair that with the number of bots and scammers on apps these days, it's a bad look.
Going to meetups, hitting a bar, trying out new volunteer opportunities, or even asking friends to hook you up will likely have better results. Besides, you won't have to worry about catfishing that way.