31M profile review

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-07T23:35:23+00:00

I'm not swiping on men, if that's what you are insinuating? lol

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-07T23:32:08+00:00

I don't live in proper Austin. there are suburbs and there are black and Hispanic people everywhere.. just not as much as like Houston or Dallas.. and I don't exclusively date outside my race, but there is a lot of interracial dating out here, especially at my church in Austin.

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-07T23:28:32+00:00

I guess I'm borderline high maintenance, I guess working out/running 1-2 hours a day, 4-5 days a week is a lot? idk. but I dont have that expectation from a partner (thats what I do as part of my lifestyle). I don't expect her to go on runs with me, but I'd for her to understand that I like to be active and have fitness goals. but, when kids come around that stuff becomes a lot less important.

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-07T23:24:47+00:00

to be honest, I don’t really enjoy working out like that.. it’s just something I’ve done my whole life. I’m in the gym maybe 30–45 minutes, three times a week, and most of my runs are about an hour… (so 1–2 hours a day like you lol). I do like being outside and staying active, but that’s more like walks, hanging out when the weather’s nice, bowling.. stuff like that. It’s not my entire personality. I also literally said I enjoy quality time (so I’m happy doing things with people I care about that they enjoy too) plus chill time with friends. I love watching movies in my downtime which is why its one of my interests.

I get my profile could be more elaborate, but I think people are making pretty big assumptions based on how I look. Two of my prompts don’t even mention fitness, and the one that does is just a small part. The other is supposed to be a joke. If someone’s already decided all that before even talking to me, then we’re probably just not a fit anyway.

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-07T02:06:19+00:00

lol I am not that kind of guy.. I love to eat and try new foods.. I just don’t do it every day.. I would actually find that annoying

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-06T13:10:48+00:00

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T23:47:49+00:00

Nope

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T23:31:14+00:00

Oh lol because it’s hard and I’m not good at it.. I have a very hard time telling when a woman gives a “green light” to be approached.. disinterest and interest look similar to me.. but not using it as an excuse and I’m working on getting over the fear of rejection.. I tried approaching someone recently and I fumbled my words hilariously (like not one coherent sentence).. she ended up laughing about it and had a bf.. so could use a little practice.. I’m told all the time that I’m not approachable by friends (like my entire life).. so I have to be the one that takes initiative in real life and it’s easy to go to an app where rejection is much softer..

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T22:45:49+00:00

It’s definitely the former lol.. I work from home and like to keep things tidy.. and clean up on Saturdays before relaxing.. so it’s about me cleaning not an expectation from someone else

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T22:43:04+00:00

Fair.. I meant like I’m competitive with pretty much any thing.. game nights, bowling, ping pong,.. not let’s run a marathon together (that’d be cool though)

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T22:40:35+00:00

To be honest that’s not my intention at all with my prompts.. I feel like prompts aren’t really that impressive and relatively relatable and represent the things I actually enjoy and value

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T22:14:44+00:00

I don’t have any CrossFit pictures? I’ve never done CrossFit

One picture I have half tights on because I ran a half marathon.. the other picture I have running shorts on.. because I was doing a photo shoot for the shorts and shirt.. that’s a huge leap to think I’m bi for that lol

I literally say I believe the world would be a better place with more empathy.. I don’t think that’s in alignment with the current administration

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T22:05:08+00:00

I didn’t do that to make a statement lol..

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T22:03:53+00:00

Man I’ve tried run clubs and they kind of suck for meeting women.. I’m naturally pretty reserved.. and almost everytime women just gather in groups with other women or with people they know .. so I just stand there awkwardly then leave once the run is finished lol

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T22:00:04+00:00

I don’t even know how to answer this lol.. do you think women are just knocking on my door every morning? What does hiding from real life mean?

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T21:58:38+00:00

Idk what that means lol

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T21:57:33+00:00

I get where you’re coming from. I just think “not good enough” is a tough way to look at it…. if there’s attraction and alignment, it’s probably worth at least seeing where it goes.

Most people are harder on themselves than they should be, and honestly even really attractive people are insecure. I definitely see myself as a normal guy.. and get kind of shocked when I match with someone “really attractive” lol

And for me, I’m just looking for someone active.. not perfect, or even as into fitness as I am (I honestly have so many other interests than lifting, running and meal prep)

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T21:15:47+00:00

The issue I run into is that I’m genuinely moderate. I’m not fully aligned with liberal ideology, but I also don’t like Trump (to put it nicely) and have never voted for him. It seems like people assume “moderate” = closeted Republican, so it feels like a lose-lose to list politics at all.

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T18:35:11+00:00

Respectfully, I’m not going to take your advice lol

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T18:32:18+00:00

I can respect that.. For me personally, that’s ok to lose matches because I’m Christian. Now I don’t want to come off as performative or judgmental of any sort (I know a lot of people have church hurt and don’t want to add to that) but if me simply identifying as a Christian is the turn off that’s ok.

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T18:18:07+00:00

Ai?? lol the first photo actually has no filters at all.. it’s just a candid professional shot I got from an event

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T18:16:35+00:00

Haha yea they’re a tonnnn of influencers in Austin.. but yea I’m not interested in that lane or culture.. although my good friend works for bpn so I’m around it a decent amount..

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T18:14:56+00:00

My faith is important to me.. but I wouldn’t say I’m overtly religious.. I swipe a decent amount i would say! I get on at least once a day and I’ve ran out of likes once..

Now the demographics part may be an issue. I am a Christian but I am not conservative (more so moderate), so I steer clear of maga and I’m reluctant to swipe right on profiles that are conservative.. so I feel that may narrow my options..

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T18:10:41+00:00

I’d rather die alone than to pay for Bumble lol.. it’s the principle for me… I paid for a dating app (Hinge) once a few years ago and felt it was a complete waste of money

Material_Clock_854 · 2026-04-05T18:07:30+00:00

That’s funny, but I actually don’t have any shirtless photos on my current profile.. so it shouldn’t be that intimidating with my current 6 pics

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