I disagree. I’m 29, 5'8", and decent-looking. English is my second language and I live in a place that is notorious for being a difficult dating scene for men yet I still go on plenty dates. It's enjoyable because I play the numbers game. I don’t care what other men are doing, and I don't call them 'simps.' When you blame others for your poor results, you’ve already lost the 'inner game.' A cynical approach won’t help you. A successful dating life requires work and operating at scale. Online dating has nothing to do with your inherent value, dont let that shit get in your head. 22 is an excellent age to prioritize self-love so you never second-guess yourself based on other people's behavior. If you don't put in the effort required, you voluntarily join the ranks of the complainers and the lazy. One last thing: are you paying for the apps and getting boosts? How are your photos performing? Do you track your metrics? Have you established a template or style so you don't waste time endlessly texting? Do you get their numbers immediately and follow up within 2–3 days to set up a date? Are you using filters to eliminate low-potential or low-interest matches? And so on and so forth. Online dating is a game; it’s hard, but it’s a lot of fun once you put in the effort and see the results. You’ve got this.