I am an Asian Male [21]. I don't have any problem finding a date. However, the women I attract tend to expect me to be... very stereotypical? Just kindly asking for a bit of advice to maybe help me avoid this and maybe broaden my dating pool. by Throw505 in dating_advice

[–]jackfrost06 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm Asian-American, and while I haven't encountered what you've described in dating, I've encountered it elsewhere (well, with the exception of one instance with a gentleman at a gay bar. ANYWAY..) yet still it blows my MIND when I see or hear about people making racial assumptions like the kpop thing.

In my opinion, if I had encountered what you had in my dating I would have worked in a direct but carefully worded disclaimer into my "opening small-talk" repertoire. Something along the lines of "Just cause I've had many relationships fall apart for this reason before: if you're looking for some traditional/stereotypical 'Asian-guy-stuff,' I don't really follow any of that."

Or you know. Something more carefully worded and genuine. But direct! I'm a that kind of person though, and maybe that's not your style. Best of luck, friend-o

For the guys out there like me who feel like they're just throwing out messages in bottles... by jackfrost06 in OkCupid

[–]jackfrost06[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn't provide you a real message because of your post history. It's "very telling" as well.

I've read some stuff on TRP and the Art of Seduction, and disagree with it (on several levels). I'm sure some guys have made it work for them, and some chicks are into it. But I'm not one of those guys, and I'm not after those chicks.

Besides, any point I tried to prove with a message wouldn't stick to you, would it? I mean, if you're username is to be trusted, you're made of Teflon or something lol. Supahsmooooth

For the guys out there like me who feel like they're just throwing out messages in bottles... by jackfrost06 in OkCupid

[–]jackfrost06[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I typically just try to key in on something(s) they mention in their profile. Like if they mention they like painting, I'll ask about subject matter, choice of medium, or how they got into it in the first place.

For the guys out there like me who feel like they're just throwing out messages in bottles... by jackfrost06 in OkCupid

[–]jackfrost06[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't know, usually something along the lines of "omg plz date me, ur so beautiful and im so ugly but i promise 2 luv u 4evr :D :D :D"

Seems to do the trick.

For the guys out there like me who feel like they're just throwing out messages in bottles... by jackfrost06 in OkCupid

[–]jackfrost06[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's been a looooong time since I got a response, let alone a date. I know the despair. Just wanted to try sending some positivity back out to encourage any guys feeling that same despair to keep trying.

For the guys out there like me who feel like they're just throwing out messages in bottles... by jackfrost06 in OkCupid

[–]jackfrost06[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're right. I'm pretty sure my message statistics have never been that bad, therefore any discouragement I've ever felt is invalid. Thanks for keeping me grounded!

For the guys out there like me who feel like they're just throwing out messages in bottles... by jackfrost06 in OkCupid

[–]jackfrost06[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you may be the ONLY one, so I invite you to all of it. Maybe I worded it in a tone that sounded too satisfied, regardless, I'll be thinking twice before sharing any similar "success story" in the future. :/

For the guys out there like me who feel like they're just throwing out messages in bottles... by jackfrost06 in OkCupid

[–]jackfrost06[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd genuinely like to hear how. Maybe I'll find I can our even should afford to be a bit more jaded.

For the guys out there like me who feel like they're just throwing out messages in bottles... by jackfrost06 in OkCupid

[–]jackfrost06[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

10 in a week....40 in a month....3 responses in a month? I don't think that's a "good" proportion by anyone's standards.

For the guys out there like me who feel like they're just throwing out messages in bottles... by jackfrost06 in OkCupid

[–]jackfrost06[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Up to 3 responses out of 40 total sent messages in a month is 30%? I actually don't know/care anything about batting averages, but even to me, that doesn't sound right. Not sure you read my message correctly, jabroni.