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Old 02-13-2015, 10:53 AM
 
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I consider myself to be at the bottom of the totem pole in the dating world. I was just wondering how a guy like myself can compete against normal or above average men. Even women that use online dating seem to only want the above average guys.
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Old 02-13-2015, 10:57 AM
 
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Every woman is not looking for the above average man if you are referring to looks. What do you have to offer that women want/need? Focus on that in your profile.
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Old 02-13-2015, 10:59 AM
 
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I consider myself to be at the bottom of the totem pole in the dating world. I was just wondering how a guy like myself can compete against normal or above average men. Even women that use online dating seem to only want the above average guys.
I'm sure there's a woman out there who would be happy to date you.
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Old 02-13-2015, 11:00 AM
 
Location: California side of the Sierras
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I consider myself to be at the bottom of the totem pole in the dating world. I was just wondering how a guy like myself can compete against normal or above average men. Even women that use online dating seem to only want the above average guys.
Why do you say that? Learn to love yourself. Self-confidence is sexy!
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Old 02-13-2015, 11:05 AM
 
Location: NY
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The first thing they do is stop considering themselves to be at the bottom of the totem pole in the dating world. That kind of attitude about yourself is unhealthy and will be visible to the people your going to be seeking a date from.

If you do not consider yourself worthy of someone's time for a date, they certainly are not.

This would be a good area to work on. Discover some self worth and what you DO have to offer someone else.
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Old 02-13-2015, 11:07 AM
 
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I consider myself to be at the bottom of the totem pole in the dating world. I was just wondering how a guy like myself can compete against normal or above average men. Even women that use online dating seem to only want the above average guys.
Good at·ti·tude will take you very far in your life

Don't feel bitter. Improve yourself like they told you here
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Old 02-13-2015, 11:09 AM
 
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Why do you feel you are at the bottom of the totem pole?
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Old 02-13-2015, 11:09 AM
 
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Emotions and romance should never be a competition.

I recommend getting rid of that mindset and learn how to love yourself....regardless of how other people see you.

It may seem easier said than done but the mindset you have right will just set you up to fail.
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Old 02-13-2015, 11:25 AM
 
Location: California
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Are you looking to set your bar lower in terms of women? because using online dating will definitely help in that regard lol. I guess it can help to talk to women online to overcome shyness somewhat, and hopefully make you less sensitive to rejection... the key is not to let any of it get to you.
When you are more comfortable communicating with women and not letting rejection get to you, go chat up some real women at your local coffee shop
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Old 02-13-2015, 11:35 AM
 
Location: Terra
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Girls should be falling over themselves to date you, as you sound like someone who needs fixing.

I've found that guys who are perfectly normal and fine have a more difficult time, since they don't need to be "fixed."
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