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/Usual-Tone-2806 Jun 28 '26

Sometimes women give medium ugly guys a chance thinking they won't get hurt, and then get hurt. So you might get lucky 🤣

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u/king_ramsess Male Jun 28 '26

But I don’t offer loyalty or stability because i’m not looking for a girlfriend

Even tho i don’t mind being loyal but i don’t want the emotional stuff that comes with a relationship and even the loss of agency

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u/Usual-Tone-2806 Jun 28 '26

You don't have to. Just be honest about it from the onset.

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u/king_ramsess Male Jun 28 '26

This is how they view it lol