“You just have to get out more, volunteer more, meet people in real life.” That is NOT how the world is working right now when 75% of couples are meeting online. Once you graduate from college and start working full time, your social circle organically shrinks. Work becomes your new norm, most men have less time for their hobbies, and it becomes much harder to meet new people. Lots of full time employees work remote these days and don’t see other people as often. Dating apps BECOME the path of least resistance which is why they are so popular. The numbers show that 70-80% of modern relationships meet online, and it’s only sky rocketing from here. Dating apps ARE the new norm. “Get off the dating apps, they’re bad for men’s mental health, meet people in real life, work on yourself, go outside more.” I do ALL of these. I’m not asking for personal advice here per guidelines, I’m just sharing my experience. But I have a great career and go to all my company events. I go to their picnics, sporting events, and outings. I have incredible hobbies. I do woodworking and photography in my free time. I’ll attend craft shows to sell some of my projects. I actively host woodworking demos to show the community how a high end rocking chairs are made. I have different friend groups… Who are all friends with other guys. And the dating apps? We’re told over and over how horrible they are for men’s mental health and how most men suffer on them, we know that. So what’s the end goal for us? Because if you look far enough, the most honest advice these days pretty much boils down to “Work on yourself, and let a relationship happen naturally.” But if you HAVE worked on yourself, and you’re holding out for that special person? This really does sound like some pretty bleak advice after some time. submitted by /u/Agreeable-Wealth-812
Originally posted by u/Agreeable-Wealth-812 on r/AskMen
Besides online?