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Old 11-01-2015, 11:04 AM
 
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When a guy says he's having trouble with dating, he's always told that he needs to "pull himself up by his boostraps" and become attractive to women, as if it's always possible with enough effort. The way I see it, there's really nothing constructive I can do for making me more attractive. I can't change my most unattractive features (height, hairline, nose) and I already put a lot of effort into the features I can control (e.g. complexion, physique). I'm a notorious hard worker, so if there really was a way of becoming attractive with enough effort, I would be putting in the effort.
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Old 11-01-2015, 12:13 PM
 
Location: Canada
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The fact that you think attraction is only based on appearance is where you're going wrong.
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Old 11-01-2015, 12:15 PM
 
Location: Pa
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Stop looking.Then it will find you.
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Old 11-01-2015, 12:27 PM
 
Location: Katonah, NY
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Yes - looking good can help. But it doesn't stop there. Try to be the best you that you can be. Go out talk to people - not just women you are interested in. Be comfortable talking to anyone. Try to be as comfortable in your own skin as you can. Go out with friends. The more people you come into contact with and the more comfortable you are, the better your chances are at dating.
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Old 11-01-2015, 12:33 PM
 
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Listen to this guy:

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Yes - looking good can help. But it doesn't stop there. Try to be the best you that you can be. Go out talk to people - not just women you are interested in. Be comfortable talking to anyone. Try to be as comfortable in your own skin as you can. Go out with friends. The more people you come into contact with and the more comfortable you are, the better your chances are at dating.
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Stop looking.Then it will find you.

If you stay in your own world and don't interact with others you will get nowhere.
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Old 11-01-2015, 12:44 PM
 
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Dating is about interacting. Being a good conversationalist who is interested in others (and not just potential dates), pursuit of hobbies, being responsible and sensitive to others, ambition. Develop yourself in ways other than physical appeal.
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Old 11-01-2015, 12:49 PM
 
Location: Pa
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Not this guy:



If you stay in your own world and don't interact with others you will get nowhere.
That's not what I meant. Just go out and mingle with the world.
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Old 11-01-2015, 12:50 PM
 
Location: Queens, NY
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A lot of it really comes down to luck as well. More than some people are willing to admit.
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Old 11-01-2015, 12:52 PM
 
Location: Pa
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A lot of it really comes down to luck as well. More than some people are willing to admit.
Yeah it does.
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Old 11-01-2015, 12:59 PM
 
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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A lot of it really comes down to luck as well. More than some people are willing to admit.
The harder you work/try the luckier you get.
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