Is it normal that men are only interested in me online?

I have never met a guy who was interested in me in real life (unless they didn't tell me and I did not know). Have gotten checked out a few times but no one has truly expressed interest. I don't think I am hideous or anything, have gotten many compliments on my appearance. Only through online dating I have met men. I have to admit, this makes me feel bad that I haven't met a guy organically or out in public. I am 22 but scared that my only option for fining love is through the internet.

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Comments ( 26 )
  • lordofopinions

    Most people use dating sites these days for meeting someone. Do you have any interests or hobbies? Perhaps you could find a group or a club that shares your interests? Just a thought.

    About dating sites. Men outnumber the women 5-10 to 1. You have the edge so contact some guys you like. Ignore for the most part guys that message you unless you proceed with caution. Tell them you would like to message on the site for a while then if you feel confident give out your email then trade phone numbers. If there are no red flags then it's meeting time but always meet in a public place.

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  • Mehereok1

    It's how it happens anymore. I was on a free site a few years ago, just messing around, really, and started chatting with a beautiful woman not only my age, but who shared my sarcastic humor. Started off almost arguing, then became "So, we have to meet".

    Turns out, she lived 3 miles from me, shopped at the same places, used the same auto service place, and we both asked "How have we never met before? We live 5 minutes from each other!". Don't know, but even living in the same, close radius, I never met her until the night we decided to meet up.

    Been with her 6 years now.

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  • McBean

    This is a situation that is hard to comment on. But let's consider the dynamics of meeting men organically. The man sees you. His penis enlarges, he smiles and projects dominance and safety. You trust him. Your brain turns itself off; sex is imminent.

    Now let's look at the other way that intelligent men and women meet which is the Internet. Your writing skills, and wit just got really important. You are not really convincing the guy you are a good date, you are being fun as he reads your stuff on his computer screen. He sees you have a brain, a nice smile, and interests. You have a direction in life, you are intriguing. "It's an uplifting experience to know this girl" he thinks. Nice prospects for a rich meaningful life.

    I think you are doing something right. Thumbs up.

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  • redrainbow22

    You could meet the love of your life on the internet.

    I'm not saying you shouldnt go out and try to meet guys.

    I'm just saying I wouldnt automatically close off that option.

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  • sydslytherin

    I’m the same way. One guy in real life liked me and he was like a 4 while I’m probably an 8-9. So I turned to tinder and got a bunch of hot guys (mostly jerks of course) but then I deleted it because it felt unrealistic. I think most guys are on tinder or something like it, and they’re just more comfortable on there now. So they could see you, an attractive 22 year old woman on the street, but have to approach you in real life. Whereas on a dating site, they can find someone of equal attractiveness and at least get ignored instead of rejected. It’s just the trend now

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  • Turbo10

    because they are too nervous to approach you or talk maybe.

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  • Nickvey

    this generation of men your age have been trained in school , churches, television, divorse courts, and women their age , thats its better not to get involved with women. its nonstop bombardment of this idea. i dont know what you are looking for in a guy? is it sex or money honey ? spit it out and ill advise you.

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  • itachi_uchiha

    Why do peole think that they can't find "the one" on internet well its rare but can happen
    But anyway you should go out more

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  • Boojum

    I don't understand why you seem to believe that meeting guys via the internet is somehow second-best.

    Do you actually believe that some mysterious force should be organising your life so that you'll meet your soul-mate in some amusing but deeply moving situation that plays out like a scene from a Chick Flick?

    Trust me on this: dating before the Internet sucked big-time. Dating now has it's challenges and problems, but you're able to cast your net much wider and the tools exist to help you narrow your search to people who at least appear to be what you're looking for.

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    • nikkiclaire

      Be nice booj she is confused

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      • Boojum

        I was trying to be nice, because I'm confused too.

        ...As per normal.

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        • nikkiclaire

          Ok

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  • RoseIsabella

    I don't think you'll ever be fining love.

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    • nikkiclaire

      I know u are a stickler for language.

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      • RoseIsabella

        Well, they were kinda aski g for it.

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        • nikkiclaire

          Nice a misspell by our quenn

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          • RoseIsabella

            HAHAHAHAHA! Well, it's really more of a typo, but I'm so very flattered by the inference. I've never been anyone's quenn before.
            🤣😉

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    • nikkiclaire

      Mean

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      • RoseIsabella

        ... but honest.

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        • nikkiclaire

          True

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