In high school I never had a girlfriend, or even female friends, but at least there was a set of females my age who I knew their names, had some rough idea of their personality, and saw on a regular basis.
This does not exist in my life anymore as an adult. I don't see women at work because I work in a male dominated field. And I didn't see any in my religious community because the leaders of my religion are scumbags who shut down the religious gatherings 17 years ago because they wanted to cut costs. So there really is no consistent set of women I see on a regular basis.
I imagine this is the case for many men, and women too. When you don't know anyone, then you have no criteria for selection, other than superficial things. It doesn't matter if you are successful or intelligent. All they see in the online dating profile is whether you are "hot" or not. This is not a good way to meet women if the main thing you have to offer is something other than looks. I understand looks will always matter, but looks should not be the gatekeeper for MEETING women.
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