Dating as an Unattractive Woman

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When I write about dating, on Quora or elsewhere, I tend to get the same comment: I should be grateful, because it’s so much harder for men.

Men, the commenters claim, are naturally hindered in dating. Men do not get as much attention. Men are rarely approached, and have to do the asking-out themselves. Men never get compliments, and are less confident as a result. Men are not treated as kindly. Men are…