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[Plies]

Im single and pretty much always have been, but I have found plenty of good friends of either gender. Im content. If something comes along with the prospect of a relationship maybe ill take that avenue but im not clamoring for it. I have other things to occupy my time.

I feel like society demonizes men who are single and content.

 

[p_xavier]

I feel like society demonizes men who are single and content.

Women can't stand men being happy.

 

[Idleyes]

Grab a book called "How to Pick Up Women" and take it to a busy bar where single women hang out. Just sit there reading it, title fully visible like you're studying for a final. First woman who laughs or says something just smile & say "The book told me this would work". BOOM!!!

 

[Plies]

Grab a book called "How to Pick Up Women" and take it to a busy bar where single women hang out. Just sit there reading it, title fully visible like you're studying for a final. First woman who laughs or says something just smile & say "The book told me this would work". BOOM!!!

 

[Shifty1897]

26 is not that old.

My advice is to just do what you love, keep working on yourself, try new things, and make yourself go out there and be social. I've found you don't have to be aloof of mysterious, just treat women you're attracted to like anyone else. Try to learn new things about people, ask questions and be friendly. If a woman is interested in you, she'll let you know, either directly or indirectly. It will be obvious. Dating doesn't have to be some kind of rigid, stressful process. Sometimes it's just hanging out with someone as friends until something pushes it into a relationship.

 

[DKehoe]

I feel like society demonizes men who are single and content.

You absolutely need to shake that kind of mindset. Imagine you heard a woman say she feels like society demonises women who are single and content. What would you think about that?

Don't think that way if you want to get better at dating.

 

[Peggies]

I'm 26 and successful in other areas of my life except dating. I'm independent, like my job, have my hobbies, have friends, good family relationships, I'm doing well. I like how I look and think I have a lot to offer.

I absolutely suck at dating, and find it all incredibly stressful. Unfortunately I'm no good at the whole aloof/distant/chase thing, either.
That's not to say I scare women off by sending 10 million texts and declaring love, but I just find dating and being in a long-term relationship stressful.

There seems to be an insane pressure for people to be coupled up though, society is built around couples and there's this whole idea that life is 'complete' once you find 'the one".

There is a level of smugness from some couples, the idea that they're better or more attractive because they're in a relationship.

Women don't seem to want to be with me, I don't know why that is, but they don't. I can't be bothered any more.

I'm sick of hearing all the clichés around dating (mostly by people who are in relationships). I find the whole thing incredibly stressful.

Sometimes it's lonely and miserable. I find many men are not worth it either, that said so many people around me give the appearance of being blissfully happy together.

Anyone else?

I know, it sucks. It's carnage. I would totally date you.

 

[Oberstein]

"My density has popped me to you!"

Probably the best possible pickup line.

 

[12Goblins]

Men, Where Have You Gone? Please Come Back.