2024 Dating Meta

Summary

The script offers a humorous guide to dating in 2024, tailored to different age groups. It humorously covers where to meet people, from school and work to clubs and niche hobbies, and provides a candid take on dating apps. It critiques popular apps like Hinge, Tinder, and Bumble, and offers advice on improving appearance and personality for dating success. The speaker also humorously discusses 'dating meta' traits that can help or hinder one's dating prospects and concludes with practical dating tips, emphasizing self-love and focusing on personal goals.

Takeaways

• 🎉 Dating spots change based on age: from schools and part-time jobs (18-20) to bars and clubs (21-24) and finally more adult settings like gyms, jobs, and lounges (25-30).
• 📱 Dating apps are a common option when other methods fail, with Hinge being highlighted as the best option for building relationships.
• 🔄 Tinder is mostly seen as a platform for hookups and catfishing, with fewer serious relationship opportunities in certain areas.
• 💸 Bumble has become more paywall-heavy, reducing the value of its original concept of women making the first move.
• 💪 To stand out on dating apps, users should focus on key traits such as height, fitness, facial features, fashion, and hairstyle.
• 🙋‍♂️ Personality is crucial for long-term relationships, but looks often open the door. Striking a balance between the two is important.
• 🏋️‍♀️ Physical improvement through working out or changing your style can help boost confidence and success in dating.
• ❌ Lying about height, kids, or other important personal details is considered a red flag in dating.
• 🛑 Don't send money to anyone you're dating online, as it can easily be a scam or manipulation tactic.
• 💡 It's important to prioritize self-love and focus on personal goals rather than relying solely on romantic relationships for happiness.

Q & A

What are some recommended places to meet people for those aged 18-20?

For those aged 18-20, the recommended places include 18+ events, school, part-time jobs, and parties.

How about for the age group 21-24, where should they look for potential dates?

For the age group 21-24, clubs, bars, university, grad school, libraries, and part-time jobs are suggested places to meet people.

What is considered the 'beginning of the end' in terms of dating and what are some places to meet people in that stage?

The 'beginning of the end' refers to the age group 25-30, where people might be starting adult life. The suggested places include the ones mentioned for 21-24, but with an added focus on adult-oriented activities.

What is the speaker's opinion on using dating apps like Hinge?

The speaker believes Hinge is the best dating app and has had success using it without paying for additional features, although they did experiment with the unlimited likes feature.

What is the general perception of Tinder according to the speaker?

The speaker perceives Tinder as a popular app but more suited for hookups or catfishing, with limited chances for real love in their area.

What is the speaker's experience with the dating app Coffee Meets Bagel?

The speaker found Coffee Meets Bagel to either be racist or not suitable for them personally, as it seemed to be filled with profiles of Asian girls who did not show interest in them.

How does the speaker feel about Bumble and its features?

The speaker feels Bumble is an okay app but seems to be money-hungry and has features that are not user-friendly without payment, such as seeing who likes you or correcting accidental swipes.

What are some non-app-based ways to meet people suggested in the script?

Non-app-based ways to meet people include going to the gym, church, grocery stores, libraries, Target, thrift stores, cafes, lounges, and participating in clubs or teams.

What are the 'Meta' qualities that can help someone stand out in the dating world according to the script?

The 'Meta' qualities include height, looking fit, good face structure, great sense of fashion, nice hairstyle, and the ability to flex wealth.

What advice does the speaker give regarding first impressions on dating apps?

The speaker advises focusing on the ability to attract someone with your profile picture before they even speak to you, as it holds a lot of weight in the initial interaction.

What is the speaker's final decision regarding dating apps as mentioned in the script?

The speaker decides to delete dating apps and focus on personal goals and content creation, believing that romance will find them when they are not actively looking for it.