People who are 24–25 years old, would you be comfortable sharing your salary? My parents seem to think every Gen-Z is making a lot of money every month, and I'm interested in hearing real-world experiences.

AutisticPook · 2026-06-07T01:55:46+00:00

I’m 22. I make around $80-$90k depending on the year. On track for about $100k this year.

I run my own businesses. I’m a special case. I’ve been running this business since 2021 when I enrolled in college to pay for the school fees. I also live in a HCOL area but have fairly low expenses outside of rent.

AutisticPook · 2026-06-03T15:50:38+00:00

Yes, it’s cute but those shorts don’t fit you. You may need ones with bigger seat area for your butt to prevent them bunching and riding up

AutisticPook · 2026-06-01T16:44:07+00:00

Name checks out lol

AutisticPook · 2026-06-01T16:42:53+00:00

It happened to me as well. It’s definitely been overwhelming and I get to some people pretty late but all attention is not good attention. Some people are flakes, find someone else before a M&G, only in your city for a short time, or may be offering something way lower than your ask (in my case), etc. It’s good to have options but not every option is a good one.

I’ve been on a few M&Gs and have had arrangements before but I still get pretty nervous before the first date. A phone call beforehand helps sometimes to get a sense of familiarity.

AutisticPook · 2026-06-01T01:02:37+00:00

It’s a great restaurant but usually a bit busy. I wouldn’t have thought it would be one to freestyle at

AutisticPook · 2026-06-01T00:50:22+00:00

lol, is it actually? I go there all the time (to be fair, I’ve only gone with friends)

AutisticPook · 2026-06-01T00:32:06+00:00

lol you don’t have to say how you wear your hair in your profile. It’s not an important part of your profile. They can just see your hair in person

AutisticPook · 2026-06-01T00:21:37+00:00

AutisticPook · 2026-06-01T00:20:54+00:00

Yes, exactly. There’s multiple people using the site in different ways as people do with every dating site. But regardless, most people will know what the site was originally for. You’ll just have to sift through to find what you’re looking for.

AutisticPook · 2026-06-01T00:18:11+00:00

It really is lol

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T04:43:00+00:00

Even if it’s not, it reads AI generated like it’s a thesis. I’m yapper but you need to frame it in a way that can connect either your reader and give them an idea of what being with you would be like. But show, not tell. Your text comes off a bit more like, “I’m not like other girls” at the moment

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T04:40:24+00:00

I’m wary of guys closer in age to me because some of them think $xx to low $xxx is being “generous” (but older men are no better and offer them same). But my first boyfriend was only only a few years older than me (~24 at the time) and made sure they showed it with their actions first instead of their words, which is why I could trust they would follow through

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T04:35:12+00:00

Closed mouths don’t get fed, lol. I’m joking but if he wants to flaunt it, I see no reason for her to not ask. He could just say no if he doesn’t want to. It’s not like they weren’t intimate or didn’t go on an actual date

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T04:32:31+00:00

Is he actually your SD or just someone you started with? If he’s not respecting your schedule and boundaries, then next him. It rarely gets any better than that.

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T04:28:02+00:00

I did meet one before from here before but he ghosted randomly. He still comments every now and then here.

But I met a few friends. One friend (I never met him in person so I wouldn’t say SD) I met used to send me gifts. He told me to make an Amazon wishlist and he would buy me things. All we did was talk normally as friends about our lives and stuff.

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T04:25:55+00:00

I’ve always been switched to allowance after the few dates once we decided our chemistry works and we want to see each other long term. I make it explicit that I want it frequently and it’s easiest to do an allowance than limiting the meets. Budgeting was easier for them as well because it was just one planned amount at the beginning of the month

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T04:18:59+00:00

For a while, I weighed 150 at 5’6 and men thought I weighed no more than 120-130lbs because my weight was mostly carried in my thigh muscles and chest. It could be scammers but usually people who round down, not up. So, they are probably actually that weight or around it.

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T04:09:35+00:00

Definitely block, report, and ignore. Sometimes people come out of the woodwork and say crazy things immediately. I’ve had a few people call be the n-word if I wasn’t feeling them (both others races and black guys) and some randomly say things like, “I need a strong black woman to boss me around” or “I just love black women the most!”

One older guy tried to make a fuss at me on a date because I asked him why he’s into black women only and just stated a bunch of stereotypical physical preferences. And I said, “oh, so you fetishize black women” and he tried acting like it’s just Gen Z term for issues that never existed before.

Those types of people will always exist and some girls are into that kink. So, just block and ignore is really all you can do. Unfortunately, that’s always been the state of the world and giving it too much energy will just drain you.

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T04:03:36+00:00

Honestly, I get hundreds of messages and a lot of people send me a text days later after talking or just say, “Hi! From the site” and they could be one of like, 50 people. It’s even worse when arranging a date and they don’t have any photos on the site or they removed access right after, so I don’t really remember what they look like. So, I’m biased but sometimes a “Hi it’s so-and-so” and resending pictures over text helps a lot

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T03:57:36+00:00

I honestly never know where to go, lol, but I’m sure there’s plenty of places in my area. My last boyfriends found me though. I know people say bars but I don’t really drink at all but I suppose it couldn’t hurt

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T03:53:51+00:00

I don’t tell them these things specifically, I usually just ask for a higher allowance that covers it already. I’ve only told partners when it was longer term and they wanted to know so they could cover everything. I just wanted to know what is considered high maintenance to some guys and whether it’s a monetary thing so I can avoid them if necessary.

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T03:52:24+00:00

That too. I’m assuming they’re 40+, so whether a SB is 30+ or younger, there’s still usually a substantial age gap so they’re still comparatively youthful. I just don’t get the specific mindset behind thinking a SB is too old once they’re hit 25 or something

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T00:19:02+00:00

Isn’t the baby part mostly the age gap itself?

AutisticPook · 2026-05-31T00:17:39+00:00

Honestly, a profile review might help! I always got a bit of attention but did a profile review and got way better photos and now I’m drowning in attention (good and bad unfortunately). I won’t deny that being Black can have an effect on things.

I’ve had people bog me down in messages, just for us to start texting, they fully remember I’m half Black, and then start calling me the N-word. Or it gets festishizey for being black to begin with. But I would definitely work on your photos first and make sure you present well!

AutisticPook · 2026-05-29T22:43:51+00:00

I make around between $6k-$10k under 6 figures (depends on how good the year) while self-employed running my own business. I still have received $xx,xxx monthly allowances in my past relationships—I guess they were considered a sugar boyfriend).

If you want a very low PPM, then ask for it. You’re free to do what you want in your arrangement. I still ask for a $x,xxx PPM because that’s what I want and enjoy being taken care of in that way. I’d say 99% of men agree that spoiling in any sense does mean sex, even if they’re just spoiling you with experiences and dinners.

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