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I know it’s not possible to find a PERFECT person, but I am starting to wonder if maybe my standards are too high. I do not want to settle, but it seems thus far that no one is even close to checking every box. Is it possible to lower standards?
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Anonymous 1d

What’re the boxes

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1d

Kind, affectionate, empathetic, trustworthy, loyal, caring, all the normal ones. I like nerds and nerdiness, but not so nerdy that it borders actual weirdness, but that overlaps a lot. Likes to talk, but allows me to talk and asks genuine, curious questions about who I am bc they want to know. Makes me feel comfortable because they actually care about my comfort. But I also really need to be attracted to them physically. A handsome face and a nice smile is ideal. Not super picky, but still.

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1d

I feel like so far I’ve been able to find one or the other. I want both. But I worry it’s unrealistic.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1d

These are not ridiculous asks at all. Jesus is the dating pool so tainted that being genuine and respectful are hard to come by?

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1d

In my experiences, unfortunately yes. I’m also not super conventionally attractive though, so I know that’s a major factor in this as well.

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1d

Ya know, majority of people aren’t “conventionally” attractive. What are your interests/hobbies?

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1d

(I’m not conventionally attractive at all btw)

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1d

I’m really into music! I’m a singer and have been in choirs/bands for majority of my life. I like watching football and baseball. I love cooking and baking. I think science is interesting, chem and some astronomy are the only sciences I can understand, but I love learning. Hbu?

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1d

That’s so cool you’re a singer! I played trumpet all through middle school and high school. I’m not the biggest sports guy, but I watch with my family and friends who are. I love cooking, am terrible at baking. Science is super interesting to me, especially physics. I wish I was better at the calculations and maths for it, but the concepts interest me much more. I love reading and have a passion for history (my favorite period right now is probably the Warring States in China)

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