‘Being an average man in Singapore is basically a dating death sentence’: Redditor weighs in

A Singaporean Reddit user made a bold statement on her r/asksg post on Aug 17, claiming that being an average man in Singapore is essentially equivalent to a "dating death sentence." Her conclusion arose from observing her female friends swipe through the dating app Hinge, which prompted her to ponder the challenges faced by average men in the dating world.

The author, who is happily in a relationship, did not consider men lacking attractiveness, financial stability, or interesting hobbies as "average." Instead, she found it disheartening to hear her girlfriends comment on men who were too short, had unexciting jobs, lacked chemistry, or were merely "average." She also noted that some women dismissed potential matches simply because their conversation starter was "hello" or their LinkedIn profiles were unimpressive.

The issue of women preferring tall, attractive, fit, successful, funny, confident, emotionally mature, interesting, good texters, and proactive daters is a recurring theme in the post. This preference is seen as so high that it could be considered "above average," further complicating matters for men who don't fit the mold. The author even went as far as questioning whether an average man in Singapore needs to become "above average" just to have an average dating experience.

Many responded to the post with their own experiences and thoughts on the matter. Some agreed that dating in Singapore can be brutal for average men, while others argued that it's all about putting in extra effort in profile creation and communication. A few even shared personal experiences of getting matches and dates despite being average, suggesting that it's not all doom and gloom for the average man.

However, one thing is clear from the responses - dating in Singapore, especially for average men, can be a challenging and often frustrating experience.