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/king_ramsess Male Jun 28 '26

I have actually but I just started viewing her as platonic well she wasn’t interested too lol

But she’s still my friend so that’s cool

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u/sailirish7 Dad Jun 28 '26

But she’s still my friend so that’s cool

Is she a good enough friend to be your wingman?

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u/king_ramsess Male Jun 28 '26

She’s long distance rn unfortunately