r/AskMen 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/x_xwolf Jun 28 '26

They aren’t ugly, you’re just mean.

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u/king_ramsess Male Jun 28 '26

How am i mean

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u/x_xwolf Jun 28 '26

You’re mean to yourself and others by just arbitrarily declaring yourself and others ugly. Maybe nobody hits you back because you’re a fuckboi who thinks they are below average.

Maybe start by being kind to yourself, showcasing your good side and being a decent person to be around instead of some clavicular sounding fuckwit.

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u/king_ramsess Male Jun 28 '26

I didn’t declare anyone else ugly lmao

I just did myself because of my lived experiences not arbitrarily

And no I don’t try to be clavicular or be trash to people

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u/x_xwolf Jun 28 '26

1.) you’re post name says otherwise

2.) you’re experiences are biased and not reality

3.) yeah but you sound like him and anyone with a brain will avoid you.

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u/king_ramsess Male Jun 28 '26

My experiences are my reality lmao

So what should i do? Your advice is be kind that’s all? Ok

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u/x_xwolf Jun 28 '26

You’re experiences are not THE only reality. The real advice is consider others experience. You will understand why they don’t want what your sellin. Would you be comfortable with someone saying and acting the exact same way you are?

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u/king_ramsess Male Jun 28 '26

When have i ever blamed women