The dating adventures of an introverted nerd.
I went on a blind date, arranged by a friend. She seemed nice and had a really good job, she was making more money than me at the time. I knew that if I stuck with her my social standing would improve considerably. I felt like a piece of shit, I wasn't attracted to her. Instead of working at building a relationship, I decided to build my business instead and she moved on.
Then I asked a girl whom I was very much attracted to for a date, she agreed and I picked a place to meet - she never showed up. I ran into her by chance over a decade later, her looks had merged with her personality. I've never gone back to that coffee shop.
Then I asked a girl who seemed to be my soulmate. I asked her out and she told me she doesn't go out with someone she'd be embarrassed to be seen in public with. So she started dating a co-worker of mine that looks like Thor. He found her to be too high maintenance and dumped her. He's been a invitee to the exclusive Super Bowl Party I attend, he always was good natured - she has never come up in conversation.
Dating can be tough all round. I went out for a speed walk recently. When I got back there was a group of ladies by the front door. They looked at me strange at first, then one of them said, "how come we never see you". I chatted with them until their ride arrived, one gave me her number and told me to call her. So far, I haven't followed up.