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Lemmy users, how do you deal with the current dating sphere? Assuming you haven't found Thee One? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by Steamymoomilk@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I feel dating kinda sucks, a large portion of my generation is chronically online and i feel many don't know how to socialize in person.

I recently was eating at a local dinner, and saw somebody eating by themself. I walked up and ask if this seat was taken and they said no. But looked like a rabbit in a wolfs den, i introduced myself and we both got to know each other. I gave her my number but never got any call or text.

I feel lots of people around me are unappealing, yes i know that sounds seminaristic. Ive tried a foss dating app called alovoa, because i feel every other dating app would steal your liver if they legally could. The app has brought me miniscule success, i have made one friend whom i occasionally chat with.

But it kinda leaves me in a state of i want to meet new people, because at least where i live. The dating pool is really small, and my job isnt a public facing job (machine shop)

Any advise from the elders of lemmy?

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[–] ExistingConsumingSpace@midwest.social 4 points 2 weeks ago

I had a similar situation about a year ago, but it was reversed. I was having breakfast alone while waiting for an oil change. They had sat me at a large table (6 seats), and this gal walked up and asked, "Do you need this chair?" I responded "No, please!" Thinking she would leave with it. She plopped down and chatted nonstop. I honestly found her and her conversation a bit odd, so when I finished my food, I gave a quick goodbye and paid at the counter instead of waiting for the check as I was ready to leave. I can imagine that a woman may have been put off even more by a man in that situation. Though, you did at least directly ask to sit, unlike the woman I met.