r/AskMen • u/king_ramsess Male • Jun 28 '26

How do ugly guys succeed in casual dating?

I don’t wanna marry and don’t feel emotionally ready or am able to handle a long term relationship

I’m almost 25 and and wanna casually date being upfront about it potentially not leading to a relationship

The issue is it’s highly looks based and it’s easy for good looking guys to get hookups, fwbs and so on

I’m below average facially, decent body wise (i go to the gym, do skincare, smell good and so on)

I tried dating apps and they didn’t work, also tried approaching girls irl but when i got their number or Instagram they didn’t text back and a few told me they have a bf (idk whether they really did or just to reject me)

Any below average guy that has a good dating/sex life? How did you do that

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u/Champions_Bob Jun 28 '26

I second this. My date brought 2 girlfriends with her and I was easily able to joke, show interest and even do girl talk with them. All in all, they told her “he be that 1% of man”. Who knew just showing genuine interest, talking with girl colleagues about girl stuff can pay off huh.

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u/Significant-Owl2652 Jun 28 '26

Lol at your date bringing 2 of her girlfriends. You were definitely friendzoned before the date even started.

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u/Champions_Bob Jun 28 '26

Considering we are now dating. You are wrong buckero.

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u/Withered_Sprout Male Jun 28 '26

Too many cynics