“Dating Roundup #3: Third Time’s the Charm” by Zvi

The first speculated on why you’re still single. We failed to settle the issue. A lot of you were indeed still single. So the debate continues.

The second gave more potential reasons, starting with the suspicion that you are not even trying, and also many ways you are likely trying wrong.

The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over again expecting different results. Another definition of insanity is dating in 2024. Can’t quit now.

You’re Single Because Dating Apps Keep Getting Worse

A guide to taking the perfect dating app photo. This area of your life is important, so if you intend to take dating apps seriously then you should take photo optimization seriously, and of course you can then also use the photos for other things.

I love the ‘possibly’ evil here.

Misha Gurevich: possibly evil idea: Dating app that [...]

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Outline:

(00:37) You’re Single Because Dating Apps Keep Getting Worse

(05:38) You’re Single Because Dating Apps Keep Getting Worse

(07:24) You’re Single Because Everyone is Too Superficial

(09:48) You’re Single Because You Refuse to Shamefully Falsify Your Politics

(16:12) You Are Single Because You Do Not Employ Good Strategy

(18:45) You Are Single Because You Don’t Know How to Flirt

(22:43) You Are Single Because You Don’t Date Your Married Boss

(26:12) You Are Single Because You Are Afraid to Fail

(27:02) You Are Single Because No One Likes You On Dates

(29:39) You’re Single Because You Are Bad at Sex

(30:51) You’re Single Because You’re Not Hot

(31:39) You’re Single Because You Don’t Know What People Care About

(33:10) You’re Single Because You Are Inappropriate

(34:11) You’re Single Because of Your Pet

(35:23) You’re Single Because You Won’t Spend Money

(40:05) You’re Single Because You’re Not Over Your Ex

(41:27) You’re Single Because You Thought You Could Do 25% Better

(47:27) Polyamory

(53:29) You’re Single Because You Don’t Know What You Want

(01:00:43) You’re Single Because You’re Too Busy Writing Comments

(01:07:27) You’re Single and Not Getting Properly Compensated

(01:08:34) You’re Not Single and You’re an Inspiration

(01:09:49) Your Moment of Zen

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First published:
May 8th, 2024

Source:
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/PLoz68JbTkDufeYSG/dating-roundup-3-third-time-s-the-charm

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