This is really a monumental societal change.
3rd spaces are nearly completely destroyed, and online seems to be the main option for ppl now.
Idk comparisons are a thing that can be done and I'm objectively worse than most people in most categories (looks, intelligence, earning potential, education, interests, etc...) so I consider myself "well below average" especially since choosing a person to potentially date does involve comparing them to your other "options."