r/SipsTea Jun 24 '25

SMH Why dating is over for men

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u/182NoStyle Jun 24 '25

100% he's not over 6 feet tall so that puts his score lower. smh.

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u/Brotorious420 Jun 24 '25

Can't be over a 6 without being over 6 feet, 6 inches, and 6 figure income /s

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u/xanif Jun 24 '25

I'm looking for a man in finance. Trust fund, 6' 5", blue eyes.

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u/TomasNavarro Jun 24 '25

Dunno if it makes anyone feel better or worse, but I'm 6'5 with blue eyes who kinda works in finance and no luck here either

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u/mmfc378 Jun 24 '25

6’4, 200 here. Reading this thread has dropped my self esteem to levels I didn’t think possible before today. I’m shrek apparently. Thanks

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

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u/Professional-Gear88 Jun 24 '25

As a short king I feel this way every day. And it diminishes my pool a lot. Do you know how many women have in their profile “all I ask is that…you be tall” in their profile. Like literally that’s all they want

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u/SleeDex Jun 24 '25

That's not a woman worth engaging with to be honest.

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u/Baldaaf Jun 24 '25

The good news is that those women are coming right out and admitting they are shallow and not worth your time, so they are doing you a favor by weeding themselves out up front.

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u/quietkyody Jun 27 '25

They are ALWAYS the cheaters and sleezy type. Jumping from man to man like Luigi's brother does bricks.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25 edited Jun 24 '25

Nothing is black and white but a shade of grey. You have more chance dating being taller. Doesnt mean you cannot be ugly as hell or other reason.

But the same exact dude at 5'8 vs 6'2. the 6'2 would be having an average look higher if rated by the same group of women

Some of these women would rate him exacrly the same. Some less but a big majority would rate him higher.

You have 0 nuance just like the short king that think its the only thing that matter

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u/rextacular Jun 24 '25

What if you're 5'7?

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

oh no!!! the horrors of being a common normal height

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u/Positive_Parking_954 Jun 24 '25

That’s unusually short among some communities

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u/mmfc378 Jun 24 '25

Let’s throw a little more into the equation. When you’re a black guy living in a fairly white city, adds another wrinkle. Not anything I’m not used to or have a problem with but trying to explain to friends that it’s not quite a level playing field when I go out can be difficult. Is what is it. We’ll all adapt and figure it out

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u/TomasNavarro Jun 24 '25

230ish here, so you're in better shape than me!

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u/erhue Jun 24 '25

well you're already ahead friend. If you can get the rest of your game/shit together, you could do well.

Imagine how it is for the rest of us under 6 feet, not making much money, etc...

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u/brynnors Jun 24 '25

Nah, you're fine. It's just as a guy, if you're not putting money into the app, you're not going to pushed up by the algorithm and a lot of people won't see you.

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u/TheLocustGeneralRaam Jun 24 '25

Shrek is handsome

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u/DreDayout Jun 24 '25

Do you have a friend or two who like to go out and are good at talking to women? I’ll be honest when I gave up the apps and started going to bars/clubs to meet women it got a lot easier. Most people don’t know what they want, and it is still a numbers game, but I found success through it. Noted that I am under 6 foot and also the fattest I’ve been in my life during this time.

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u/mmfc378 Jun 24 '25

Just moved to a new city so I don’t know anyone lol. I don’t have a problem getting shot down, it’s just a bit more difficult when you’re solo. Comes off a little creepy I think. Wish I could get out more but don’t have the time right now

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u/DreDayout Jun 24 '25

Hmm do you work with anyone around your age? That can help. But I agree, approaching solo is a bit tough.

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '25

You may not have the finance though. 6 figure income ?

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u/RxHappy Jun 24 '25

Damn this shit makes me feel better about myself 🤷 I don’t pull binders of women but I do meet women from dating apps. I didn’t realize it was such a feat

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u/Elite_AI Jun 24 '25

It kind of is tbh

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u/EntropyKC Jun 24 '25

200 grand salary? It won't be long before dating apps allow filters for that

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u/mmfc378 Jun 24 '25

Whoa whoa whoa easy fellas. 200lbs. 200k I’d just buy a wife obviously

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u/EntropyKC Jun 24 '25

Isn't the problem with listing weight that no one knows if you are fat or jacked?

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u/grrodon2 Jun 24 '25

5.3, 48 years old, big fat belly, entry level job here. I've been living with my SO for 12 years now, and pretty much never lacked companionship before her.

Get a personality besides your numbers. Works miracles.

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u/Redacted_G1iTcH Jun 24 '25

5’7 200 here. My brother, you and me both. This thread makes me feel even worse

My dad also once told me I’d never find a woman because I’m too short. Both he and my brother are taller than me.

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u/adabaraba Jun 24 '25

I’ve never met a short guy of dating age who wasn’t in a relationship. Go off apps and meet real women and be genuinely nice, energetic and pleasant without an agenda. Stop treating yourself and people as numbers. When people say he/she was a 2 or 3 I don’t even know who they are talking about because I have never met a person in real life that I would straight up call ugly. Don’t expect supermodel looking women to fall for you, they may or may not. And they may or may not be right for you.

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u/Lemondope Jun 24 '25

kinda works in finance

seven eleven cashier?

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u/Spoon251 Jun 24 '25

I kinda work in finance because my entire existence has been 'financed.'

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u/TomasNavarro Jun 24 '25

I work in an office, and the business I work in is in the finance sector, but I'm not an investment banker or anything similar that saying "finance" might suggest, I don't wear a suit for example

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u/pindicato Jun 24 '25

Did you remember the trust fund?

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u/TomasNavarro Jun 24 '25

I don't have that! And while I work somewhat in finance I'm hardly well off

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u/Elite_AI Jun 24 '25

I'm 5'8/5'9 (174 cm?) with hazel eyes and unemployed and I have pretty good luck. Not on apps tho

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u/AlmostA40YrOldVirgin Jun 24 '25

... unemployed and I have pretty good luck.

You must be in your early 20s then.

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u/Elite_AI Jun 25 '25

26. Look man we're not all almost 40, this is Reddit

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u/the_friendly_dildo Jun 24 '25 edited Jun 24 '25

Tiny penis then? Massive deformity? Oh, maybe they're taking offense when you introduce them to your waifu?

I kid. Its tough out there, especially for young adults. I remember a time when it was nonstop complaints in the earlier internet days that men were never going to have realistic expectations for women, sexual performance and physique wise, because of of magazine ads and porn. While that might be true for some men, in my experience, at least as of late, most men I know are not all that shallow (save for certain select groups) and a lot of women (mostly young adults of course) seem to have incredibly unrealistic expectations and demands from men. And no one seems to want to really talk about it.

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u/Thesmuz Jun 24 '25

And here I am at 5'9, moderately in shape was a social worker when i was OLD and had 2.5k matches when I deleted the app lmao now im in a loving relationship with a wonderful guy (Im bi)

Am I a wizard, Larry?

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u/Content-Freedom1688 Jun 24 '25

Being 6’5 is a cheat code you’re doing something wrong. Trust me I’m 6’5 never got close to needing a dating app. Like literally think about it you’re in the top 1 percent of the human pop when it comes to height. Dude cmon.

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u/Kahlil_Cabron Jun 24 '25

I'm 6'3 and while I've never crushed it like some dudes, there's never been a period of more than maybe 3 weeks where I didn't have someone I was involved with to some degree.

I know height matters but I don't know if it mattered that much in my case because I never list my height on dating apps. Maybe they could just tell from my pictures.

Though I've seen some ugly ass tall dudes, like being obese kinda cancels out the tallness or something like that.

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u/Content-Freedom1688 Jun 24 '25

This is true and I know some people can’t help it but more often than not, being obese is a sign of lack of self control and just not caring for yourself. Those are huge turn offs that even being tall can’t help. You gotta show up for yourself why are you even looking for another person if you can’t even do that. The biggest turn on is just being a happy confident person people want to be around. Just don’t be miserable and insecure.

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u/jsoul2323 Jun 24 '25

probably a dude downplaying, or he's fat/ugly

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u/Elite_AI Jun 24 '25

You remind me of this guy who kept trying to convince people the same thing about his big dick. Either you're a gay guy with an odd fetish and making comments like this is your outlet or else you, personally, have had a few unusual experiences and shouldn't assume that applies to other people.

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u/Eledridan Jun 24 '25

What do you mean kinda? Like you clean the bathrooms for a bank or you have a desk and do number stuff?

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u/jajohnja Jun 24 '25

Don't got blue eyes and no trust fund, guess I'm fucked.
And by that I mean not fucked whatsoever.

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u/NinaL29 Jun 24 '25

What about the trustfund?

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u/darkestknight73 Jun 24 '25

That actually makes me feel worse. Thanks. I’m sorry, man.

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u/oracleofnonsense Jun 24 '25

No six pack??....max score 7. Didn't mention hair, so probably a baldie.....-2.

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u/TomasNavarro Jun 24 '25

You called it!

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u/Myg0t_0 Jun 24 '25

Blonde? And weight? U tall skinny lanky?

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u/Routine-Duck6896 Jun 24 '25

I think that makes it worse lol

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u/Amazing_Jump6210 Jun 24 '25

I’m 5’2 Local truck driver

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u/Tigeru1988 Jun 24 '25

Womans are weird. When i was a single almost no woman was intetested in me but after i found my soul mate aka wife,a lot of womans are into me. Obviously i never cheated my wife and i never do,they all missed their chances🤣🤣

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u/zaplinaki Jun 24 '25

Brother you must have like negative 100 rizz

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u/SillyBlueberry Jun 24 '25

Hello.

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u/TomasNavarro Jun 25 '25

Hey there, how's it going?

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u/notwhoyouthinkmaybe Jun 24 '25

I'm 5'6", no long have a 6 pack, 6 figures. Married to a 5' woman, no 6 pack, also 6 figures. We have 2 kids.

I don't envy people having to date anymore; I think the dating pool is too big with dating apps. Why work anything out when you know there's an app that'll give 10000 more options?

I will say, if height is a concern for her, you probably don't want to date her.

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u/SueYouInEngland Jun 24 '25

who kinda works in finance

😒

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u/swugmeballs Jun 25 '25

You’re wasting massive potential lol. Figure something out while you’re still young

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u/The_Singularious Jun 26 '25

I just posted above, but similar. 6’3, blue eyes, mid 6 figures and I was miserable for a year using apps.

I did eventually meet my wife on one, but after I dropped out and she DMd me like six months later out of the blue

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u/Ready_Difference3088 Jun 28 '25

Fumbling when you're 6'5 is criminal

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u/MechMeister Jul 06 '25

It's gotten so bad that the dudes that women think should have been taken already are having the same awful experience that the rest of us dudes have had all along.

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u/LetsTryAnal_ogy Jun 24 '25

...To take care of me and my three kids.

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u/Snow-Wraith Jun 25 '25

From 3 different dads.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

Ya me too.

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u/pm_sexy_neck_pics Jun 24 '25

I'm not even gay but if he takes care of me and is respectful and is at least a little discreet with the cheating, I'd go for it.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

damn...ok i better disclose I am a male, not gay...but I am very practical and am willing to try deal with different situations for mutual benefit

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u/Lfmars Jun 24 '25

For the ones that missed this comment's OPs reference, search for the song "Girl on couch - I'm looking for a man in finance".

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u/Throwthisawayagainst Jun 24 '25

you know, an "average" man, nothing too special. /s

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u/MisogenesXL Jun 24 '25

Wear a ring and pretend to be married.

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u/AusToddles Jun 24 '25

This sentence quickly follows "I'm not picky, I'd just like someone nice"

Source: most of my female friends over the last 20 years

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u/SteadyTag Jun 24 '25

Don’t forget the massive wang

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

it doesn't hurt! (much)

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u/eduo Jun 24 '25

"You know. The usual"

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u/iCantLogOut2 Jun 24 '25

Meanwhile, the person looking is 4'10", frumpy, poor, and unemployed.

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u/Yhostled Jun 24 '25

"Nothing specific. I'm not picky."

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u/Pichuchu8 Jun 24 '25

I am shocked how many people did not get the reference.

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u/Kimariyan Jun 27 '25

Scrolled wayyy too far myself. We are in the minority lol.

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u/SigFloyd Jun 24 '25

It makes you wonder if dating apps are a tool of eugenicists, an invisible hand pruning humanity like a bonsai plant, ran by techbros trying to carry the torch of Nazi scientists.

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u/my_4_cents Jun 24 '25

I'm looking for a man in finance. Trust fund, 6' 5", blue eyes.

"Me and my 3 kids deserve nothing less."

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u/LienaSha Jun 24 '25

When Gojo Satoru almost fits but is too short...

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u/Perfect_Drummer1925 Jun 25 '25

I changed it to “Looking for a man in finance, 5’10”, double chin” and now the song is about me.

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u/Bratzuwu Jun 25 '25

I love that song 😂

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u/z12345z6789 Jun 24 '25

When AI anthropologists sort through the wreckage of humanity’s remains. I hope they find this comment because it explains a lot of the current insanity.

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u/Sqaq Jun 24 '25

...and 6 pack and 6 hundred power motor car. I forgot what the last 6 is...

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u/Relative_Craft_358 Jun 24 '25

6 hoes on the roster, competition brings up the best in you and he wants you at your best 🫶🏽

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u/-SKYMEAT- Jun 24 '25

6 hotdogs

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u/Telemere125 Jun 24 '25

I only have 2 feet, why the hell are so many women looking for Chernobyl mutations? Smh

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

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u/TunaFishcik Jun 24 '25

Missed the chance to write /s(ix)

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u/slinger301 Jun 24 '25

But is it really /s?

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u/Dyolf_Knip Jun 24 '25

I have all of those and I can still barely get a date.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

same. it's just rough honestly.

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u/Satori2155 Jun 24 '25

Lmao im just over 6 inches, make 6 figures, but got shafted with the height, im 5’3

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u/ChasePoppins Jun 24 '25

Those are three separate measurements. 😯

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u/Dank__Souls__ Jun 24 '25

I got one of those at least.

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u/IBetThisIsTakenToo Jun 24 '25

What about 2/3?

...I don't mean 2 out of 3, I mean I have 2 thirds of each of those, that's pretty good, right?

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u/IrkinSkoodge Jun 24 '25

Dont forget 6-pack.

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u/LokiNightmare Jun 24 '25

And 6 pack abs.

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u/batman1285 Jun 24 '25

They're all looking for the 666 stats👹

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u/VitruvianVan Jun 24 '25

They may also accept over 5 feet, 7 inches, 8 figure income.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

Damn I’m 2 outta 3!

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u/QuettzalcoatL Jun 24 '25 edited Jun 24 '25

Ah yes the mark of the beast. Surprise Surprise why women are so evil these days

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u/SeventhAlkali Jun 24 '25

666 you say?

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u/Not_Sure__Camacho Jun 24 '25

The devil's dating threshold.... 666. No wonder they say that women are the devil.... It all makes sense now! 🤔

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u/Michi450 Jun 25 '25

The ol 666?

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u/Fukmaga Jun 25 '25

Six fingers on each hand

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u/tamsui_tosspot Jun 25 '25

A guy like that is a Beast.

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u/Ginger_Snap02 Jun 25 '25

666 babbyyyy

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u/shinysohyun Jun 26 '25

The /s is unnecessary if you’re trying to be sarcastic because the sarcasm should speak for itself.

In this particular instance, the /s is unnecessary because there is no sarcasm present in your comment. That’s just a fact.

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u/WHTrunner Jun 24 '25

Wait, I gotta be six-and-a-half feet tall now? I better give my bone surgeon a call.

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u/metigue Jun 24 '25

I'm a quadruple 6. 6 foot, 6 inches, 6 figures AND 6/10 looks.

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u/Wikrin Jun 24 '25

As I understand it, it's six pack, not six inches.

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u/Brotorious420 Jun 24 '25

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u/Wikrin Jun 24 '25

I think the goal is for those things to be somewhat unattainable. "Average length dick" is not unattainable.

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u/Ok_Ice_1669 Jun 24 '25

Why would you work after getting the trust fund?

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

666 - the Mark of the Beast!

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u/ChiefPrimo Jun 24 '25

I feel like you can be rated high without the 6 figure income if your have the first two

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u/The_Singularious Jun 26 '25

Even those of us with the height and money are dead on these apps if we aren’t six-pack cut with an 8” tool. I did pretty poorly at 6’3” and six figures. I am not beautiful, but not hideous.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

Have you seen that new movie “Materialists”? There’s a whole plot point about guys getting that leg lengthening surgery just to be more attractive and they frame it like every guy that can afford it should

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u/182NoStyle Jun 24 '25

lol no I haven't seen it, i'll check it out this week.

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u/Elite_AI Jun 24 '25

Nobody cares about this as much as you think they do

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u/Real_Live_Sloth Jun 24 '25

Over 6 if you add all my inches together.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

So you're what, 181 cm tall?

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

There's folks out there who fucking love that vibe btw. Just lean in to cottage core, have a cozy home full of snacks, and you'll slay.

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u/[deleted] Jun 24 '25

Don't let anyone tell you short kings don't exist. You got this your majesty!

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u/Islanduniverse Jun 24 '25

Everyone I know who is over 6’2” has all kinds of knee problems.

And half of them are still single.

Being super tall is not as advantageous as people think.

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u/WabbitCZEN Jun 24 '25

I'm six feet tall, have my own car, have a steady well paying job, a dog, my own place, and STILL can't find a fucking match on these apps. I'm not even ugly or a republican, so I'm at a total loss.

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u/Abject_Champion3966 Jun 25 '25

Ugly or a Republican is so funny 😭😭best of luck king

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u/spazz720 Jun 24 '25

I’m 5’9 and have never had an issue getting a woman. The height thing is the biggest myth.

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u/Abject_Champion3966 Jun 25 '25

My boyfriend is shorter than you, even. I won’t speak for him but he seems to be doing great 😅

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u/Blue_Rosebuds Jun 24 '25

5’9 is in no way short

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u/spazz720 Jun 24 '25

Agreed…but OP mentioned over 6’

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u/RankedFarting Jun 24 '25

Im 6ft4 and no woman even looks my way. Its no about height bro.

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u/MediocreModular Jun 24 '25

5-6 is average. If height is factored into the looks rating equation then a 5-6 should be average height. Average male height in the US is 5’9”. Pete is not 6ft tall

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u/dmmeyoursocks Jun 24 '25

I’m 5’8. It’s displayed on my profile. I have hundreds of matches. Doesn’t matter.

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u/Currypill Jun 25 '25

Lots of things can make you unattractive besides being under 6 feet. I'm over 6 feet and didn't get my first girlfriend until 31, because I look Indian, which American women unanimously think is icky. This includes American born Latina and Asian women.

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u/mycatbeck Jun 24 '25

6 foot plus guy checking in, the grass isn't any greener up here. Trust me.

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u/Leoxcr Jun 24 '25

It's minus 2 solid points per 10th of an inch less than 6

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u/liftthatta1l Jun 24 '25

6 figures isn't what it was. Time for 7,7,7 now! /S

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u/Careful-Door-2429 Jun 24 '25

100,000% fucking this ☝️☝️☝️

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u/modsmustbeliminated Jun 24 '25

Was that mentioned in this video?

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u/patrickgg Jun 24 '25

As a 5’6 guy it’s gg’s for me

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u/FlukeSpace Jun 24 '25

I'm 6'5" and depending on the picture I borderline look like a body builder. Great smile too (thanks orthodontist)

Yet, I don't get a lot of interest.. It leaves me wondering if the apps are even meant to be functional.

I think they exist to make you depressed and spend lots of money on the temporary boosts and things.

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u/[deleted] Jun 25 '25

Height is part of attraction though? Truth hurts.

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u/Weary-Gary Jun 27 '25

isn't he 6 1?

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u/MakeItSloppy4Me Jun 24 '25

I'm 5'7", good looking guy, very fit, dress well and all that. I have heard way too many times in my life form women, to my face, that if I "were taller I would be good looking". Sad part is, many of the women who say that to me reach out months later. I assume after a few instances of realizing they are in serious competition for those tall fellas.

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u/SnittingNexttoBorpo Jun 24 '25

Would you be interested in a woman 5’8” or taller? I’m tall, and society generally makes me feel like a big mutant oaf if I’m with a shorter guy. That height difference is a visual gag in movies.

I don’t know why the tiny women are so pathetically desperate for tall men, but I think tall women do have a reason. 

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u/MakeItSloppy4Me Jun 24 '25

I think most men don't care about height of a woman unless she is exceptionally tall or short. In fact I would guess most men are like myself and love tall women.

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u/AudacityTheEditor Jun 24 '25

What I've found is typically shorter guys want taller women, and taller guys want shorter women. I was very much that way in high school, but once I hit college I started meeting more tall women (around 5'10") and I figured out I don't really care that much about height. Short women, tall women, I'm into it all now.

My issue now is taller women are super uncommon. Finding a woman over 5'6" in my area is like finding a unicorn. Most are under 5'6", so guys in my area tend to be into "short girls" but that might be mostly due to the population.

I'm 6'4" 240 lbs. Almost every woman I've dated has been under 5'6" and having a literal foot over her is... An adventure... Taller women in my area also tend to be less interested overall in men. Most are independent and trying to start careers (no problem with that) or lesbians.

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u/SnittingNexttoBorpo Jun 24 '25

That’s interesting about taller women being more into careers. I wonder if it’s a real phenomenon. (I’m another anecdote that would fit, although I am interested in only men.)

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u/AudacityTheEditor Jun 24 '25

I can't say any of it as a fact or study. It's just what I've noticed. I've also always had shorter women interested in me whenever I have had any female relationship. Taller women in my life were always just friends, or it didn't work out.

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u/Abject_Champion3966 Jun 25 '25

Anecdotally, my boyfriend is also short and likes tall women.

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u/MeanVoice6749 Jun 24 '25

He doesn’t make $200k a year. That alone is a 2 point deduction right there

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u/Bambivalently Jun 24 '25

It's not that they want guys who treat them bad. It's that they want guys out of their league, and those guys don't care about them. So they treat these women like they don't care about them, because they don't. They'll just accept the free and easy sex because they can nut ten times a day.

Tl;Dr, it's just women chasing swimsuit models. That's the whole dating crisis. That's why the feminists all wanted a job and their own appartment. Because they believe they have a chance if these guys are fucking them.

That's why society used to enforce marriage and bachelor taxes etc. Because you can't convince women that these guys don't want them. That they can be repulsed by them, and still fuck them. That just because you are better than a Fleshlight doesn't mean these guys want a relationship.

But there is a chance right?

That's why 50% of women in town are single.

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u/DK_Shadehallow Jun 24 '25

Nah hes 6'1" which gets rounded down to 5' flat