Too many unattractive traits

[rainfall]

 

*Not tall enough* I'm 5'8 and it seems here in NE Ohio nobody wants a guy under 6ft

 

*Bald* I've been shaving my head for over 10 years...and even though every idiot follows the cliche, and you keep hearing women saying they think bald is sexy...I have been told over and over by women they dont date bald guys.

 

*No kids* I'm 42 with no kids. And I keep hearing time and time again how women assume 40yr old guys with no kids=weird or something is wrong. OR single moms want nothing to do with me because "I can never understand what they are going through"

 

*No college degree* Heard this one over and over too. For many women, they could care less that I own my home, own 2 cars, am almost debt free, and have had the same job over 10 yrs. For them, a guy without a degree is worthless.

 

*Non-religious* Another huge issue...most women wont even talk to me once they find out I'm non-religious.

 

So there you have it. A bald guy, that is 5'8, no degree, non-religious, with no kids.

 

 

 

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None of the things you listed would be a deal breaker for me or for most of my friends. The no kids thing would make you more attractive to me actually.

[tbf]

The latest Gallup Poll shows 92% believe in God. Down just slightly from 70 years ago, where the percentage of believers was 96%. Most sources quote 95% as the figure for believers, from what I've seen.

 

More Than 9 in 10 Americans Continue to Believe in God

 

I'm not referring to inter-faith marriages in general as being rare. I'm talking specifically about theist and atheist marriages as being not very common.

Firstly, the 18 - 29 age bracket figure is at 84%. That's the vast majority of the dating age that LS targets.

 

Belief in God drops below 90% among younger Americans (84%), liberals (85%), those living in the East (86%), those with postgraduate educations (87%), and political independents (89%). However, belief in God is nearly universal among Republicans and conservatives and, to a slightly lesser degree, in the South.

 

Now, let's break down the 100%.

 

God - 80%

Universal Spirit - 12%

Don't believe in either - 6%

Other or no opinion - 2%

 

Now, let's look at belief in God.

 

Convinced God exists - 73%

Probably but have doubts - 14%

Probably but have a lot of doubt - 5%

Probably not but have doubts - 4%

Does not exist - 3%

No opinion - 2%

 

You really make some HUGE presumptions that aren't necessarily applicable. Take your attempt to use Gallup to reinforce your presumptions. You snag the easiest stat and try to spin it like people won't date outside their little hidey holes where you'll find the majority will, as long as people are respectful of their beliefs.

 

p.s. The majority of young people below the age of 30 are Liberals who display the least amount of theism, among all age brackets.

[MrTurk]

None of the things you listed would be a deal breaker for me or for most of my friends. The no kids thing would make you more attractive to me actually.

 

Where do you live again

 

Yes...I understand there are some women that see things the way you do. But you would be in the minority in my area. How old are you and your friends though, and do you live in a suburb or a metro area?

 

I'm in suburbia....pretty much surrounded by moms, babies, kids, and single parents. Women in this area had it beat into their head that they need to produce grand kids by age 30 or something is wrong with them.

 

But down in the Columbus area.....its a totally different world. That place is overflowing with college grad females, in their 30's, independent, and kid free.

 

 

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[rainfall]

Where do you live again

 

Yes...I understand there are some women that see things the way you do. But you would be in the minority in my area. How old are you and your friends though, and do you live in a suburb or a metro area?

 

I'm in suburbia....pretty much surrounded by moms, babies, kids, and single parents. Women in this area had it beat into their head that they need to produce grand kids by age 30 or something is wrong with them.

 

But down in the Columbus area.....its a totally different world. That place is overflowing with college grad females, in their 30's, independent, and kid free.

 

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I'm in my early 30s and most my friends are in their early 30s as well. I am in a metropolitan area, but I still think I am in the minority here with my view on the whole kid thing.

 

I think the area you live in can make a huge difference in the dating prospects you have available to you. I think you could find a woman who will not have a problem with the things you listed that make it hard for you. You will probably have to look someone where else besides where you live though.

[SouthpawSaviour]

I feel like I have that problem as well. The edge taller and darker (I know you didn't mention skin color, I just am saying that it is my problem because I am rather pale) guys have over us just ensures the certainty that life is completely unfair.

 

However, if we're just speaking of height here, you could come up with a formula to rationalize or help explain your situation like I have. Of the 7 girls I've dated seriously, the tallest one was 5 8. I am 5 10. The rest have been around 5 3 and a couple even barely 5 feet. So statistically, just subtract about 6-9 inches from whatever you are and those will be the type of women you would have a better chance of attracting. If you're 6 3, try and approach women who are 5 6- 5 10 or so. If you're 5 8, go for girls around 5 1 or 5 feet. So by that logic, the only ones who are screwed are the outliers like men over 6 8 or under 5 6 (though I'll admit, I don't think I've seen too many super tall men have trouble getting girls. Why women want to need a ladder to kiss their man is beyond me). Does this make sense?

Edited August 18, 2013 by SouthpawSaviour
Spelling errors.

[Babolat]

I am reading your post and thinking "Really?" Only advise I can offer you is to move maybe.

 

I am tall, I have a degree, I am over 40, I have a full head of hair, no kids though. So I am at 80% in your area?

[Ryan R.]

I feel like I have that problem as well. The edge taller and darker (I know you didn't mention skin color, I just am saying that it is my problem because I am rather pale) guys have over us just ensures the certainty that life is completely unfair.

 

Life is very unfair. It's all a roll of the dice. It's either gravy or sour grapes. By the way, I'm 6 foot even and I'm 15-16 on the Von Luschan scale with a noticable tan in the summer. I'm still a virgin. If you lack good facial structure, you're kind of ****ed in my opinion. Haha.

[johan]

I think you're the type of guy who is going to be at a relative disadvantage in online dating, because you don't look as good "on paper." Your chances are going to be better with women you get to know in real life. When they get to know you, if there is chemistry, then the strikes against you will start to mean less.

[johan]

or lie "on paper"

 

That will work until the first meeting. Women don't appreciate being lied to very much.

[miss_jaclynrae]

Maybe your personality isn't that great, and THAT is why they won't date you.