Well, i got on some dating apps, spoke with some guys who fizzled out, had some awkward dinners, and eventually got a boyfriend. Together for 3 years now.

For specifics.

• I live in a major city so dating pool is relatively large.
• be realistic about your own looks when approaching people. I'm pretty average looking and when I approach guys who are cute but not outlandishly gorgeous I had a better time.
• some people will try and neg you during a date. It will be super obvious. It will make the date suck
• don't stick out a bad date because of any sense of obligation.

It took me a long time to find someone who I meshed with, and who I was excited to see every day. It only really clicked when I stopped trying so hard on dates. Just... had an honest conversation.

I would rather gnaw off my own foot than go on another first date.