Is it normal to be intelligent, athletic, stable, but yet women still hate me

I am a 31 year old Australian man, who works as a project manager, stays fit and works out 5 times + a week. I am 6'1 85kg (187 lbs) minimal body fat, some muscle but by no means a big guy. I have two young kids 4 and 2 from a previous relationship.
I have had one relationship in my life and it was with a person that was never suited to me and didn't ever have any respect me and wanted to leave the whole time, I'm not sure why it lasted so long. We shared no values.
I am not good looking I have pasty white skin with freckles, skinny legs but I must not be the ugliest person around. My job pays 80000 a year and I own my own home/cars etc.
Most people would consider me a success but when it comes to women I've just got nothing. They have don't even look at me twice and every girl i ask out finds any excuse not to go with me. I am respectful, never sleazy, hardworking and do everything to try and constantly improve but nothing seems to impress the girls. I have no idea what to do, i try to be active and positive but nothing works. It cant be normal can women just smell pathetic...

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Comments ( 24 )
  • DADNSCAL

    The first place to start is to respect yourself. You sound like a great guy, but I don't think you believe it, and you choose women who don't appreciate you. Also, some style modifications might be in order, the way you dress, groom yourself, and the way you make conversation. Hope you find someone.

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  • dirtybirdy

    Aww that accent would be enough for me :D just sayin. Don't people usually find things when they stop looking?

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    • MissyLeyneous

      It's when you start looking for something ELSE that you find what it was you were looking for to begin with, from my experience. :D

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      • dirtybirdy

        Umm...Fuckin oath mate!

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    • HonestAbe

      hahahaha, A trip to the states might need to be on the cards, you guys are the only people in the world that find the Aussie accent attractive

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      • dirtybirdy

        Oh my god I friggin love it!!! Love it I tell ya!!!!

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  • moomus

    Maybe u just haven't met the right one yet, doesn't sound like there's anything wrong with you. And don't worry about how much you have in a material sense. A decent woman will overlook that and be with you more for you, not what you have. Who wants someone who's only into you for what you have anyway? Stay away from people who are superficial and you will meet the right one in the end

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  • Justsomejerk

    Look out Thailand!

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  • la_uva_mojada

    the BEST thing u could do is to stop anticipating a relationship. thats self sabotage right there! as a general rule of thumb, if u are not happy alone, you are not ready to be attached.. if thats the case, u need to work on yourself first. how, u ask?.... well, first, dont even worry about women for now (only as friends) and start doing things for YOU. like working out, spend some time investing in you, which shows you like your self. high self esteem is extremely sexy!!! and girls u happen to meet, dont look at them as a potential gf, but as a person u could talk to as a friend. never be fake!!! even if ur shy/clumsy/etc! a shy guy can be such a cutie, but a fake guy, or worse yet, a guy who tries to use money to get the girl is even more pathetic! big no-no! ms right will literally come knocking at the moment u least expect!

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    • HonestAbe

      I hate the response "if you are not happy alone, you are not ready to be attached" only because it has a great element of truth. The problem lies with the fact that they both form a symbiant circle meaning that one can't exist without effecting the other. Liking myself is the only thing that I can't really bring myself to do no matter how fit, strong or how much motorcycling or bush walking with the kids etc i do. The novelty of doing things for yourself wears thin pretty quickly.
      But your comment is right good advice nonetheless.

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  • dinz

    I don't want to sound mean OP but maybe you could be potentially coming across as trying to hard to get yourself a partner. Women can sense the desperation in people quite easily and see it as weak.

    Be comfortable about yourself and act naturally as you would with anyone else. Remember if you are looking for a long term relationship your facade will crumble over time.

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  • If you want to lower your standards, just mention how successful you are.

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  • KingOfNowhere

    Maybe you're just a prick.

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  • Lonely2

    When you interact with women do you feel comfortable or uptight?

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  • einestages

    Women can always smell desperation you have to talk with them as if its their loss if they dont get to know you pay attention to them if its not going anywhere stop trying turn around and keep it moving never have anyone feel sorry for thats the worst get your self respect back your a man

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  • lost247

    It is normal because not everyone's brain is wired to have social skills to find a girl also don't be creepy when you are getting to know her.

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  • ConnorDomes

    Most women today care about typical skinheads, big pockets and all that makeup BS, someone who can support them.
    Some women just prefer some pimp.
    Some prefer complete scumbags.
    Few prefer honest men, gentlemen, a man who can be truly called a Man.

    The True Definition of a Man: Respect, Honor, Loyalty, Decency, and of course being a gentleman.
    If you're not any of those then you're just a Guy, and i can guarantee you - women see "Guys" as just Male human being who have a heat-seeking missile for a dick, by that i mean - You sleep with one tonight, you sleep with another one the next day, and moving on.

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    • einestages

      Very true buts its a man job to provide for his family just make sure she is worth it

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  • DonnieLighto

    Read "No More Mr Nice Guy" by Dr Robert Glover. You'll identify with many of the things in the book. Promise.

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  • DavidS.

    i feel like that too at times but am so horny

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  • bemah

    Look i don't know you, but maybe you come off as a bit of a dick. If you go on about how successful you are, and how great or terrible you think you look you're not going to get anywhere.
    Trust me, those are some of the last things i look for in a guy. I mean, sure, those things matter, but they not really as important as you think.
    Just stop trying to impress people, be yourself, stop giving a shit about things that don't matter and maybe you'll have some luck.

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  • anti-hero

    Maybe you don't have a good personality? Or they don't want a man with kids? Have you looked into single moms?

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    • HonestAbe

      I try to stick to single mums because I don't want to feel pressured into having more children. I am shy, sarcastic and have a dark sense of humour so I guess that isn't a real upside. I am good at talking to anyone in a professional situation but not at all good at talking to girls on a personal level.

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      • anti-hero

        Well, I will keep my fingers crossed for you Mr. Lincoln.

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