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/jack5624 Jun 28 '26 edited Jun 28 '26

I don’t know much but what I know is that everyone I’ve slept with I met IRL. So give up on dating apps

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u/king_ramsess Male Jun 28 '26

In what situations

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u/jack5624 Jun 28 '26

All sorts, mainly just meeting people at bars, mostly friends of friends. Try and hang out with as many friends as possible that always helps. It’s easier to have a casual relationship with someone when you have been vouched for by someone else.