Online dating isn’t for everyone. There’s a lot of factors that go into it that make it tedious work, but when you’re feeling like you’re out of options then you might feel an urge to join the “online dating communities” out there and try to get yourself a lady. But when should you resort to this? There’s nothing wrong with dating online, but there are definitely some guys that feel like they’ve given up when they have to try it. If you’re not sure that it’s time that you started making yourself a profile, then read on to figure it out.

You’ve Struck Out

Striking out in the dating world means that you’ve given it a lot of effort but just haven’t found someone. It might be that you’re missing meaningful connections or your ability to land a one night stand is nonexistent. Whatever the reason, you’re just having no luck. Since you’re not having to go out and meet these women face to face, you get the chance to put what you want on your profile and tell it like it is. As a matter of fact, the more detailed and to the point you are, the better off. Don’t give up on dating, just move your sights to an online format.

You’re Shy

Shy guys want to get laid, too. Whether you want to do it with the same woman over and over or just find a fling to get your feet wet online is the place for you. Having an inbox gives you time to look over messages and email women. This is way less scary than actually going out and talking to them in real life. Everyone knows that texting or messaging someone is the easier way to go. Plus, if you’re really shy, you probably don’t have a lot of experience with women. There are all sorts out there; you might not even really know what you like. When you use online dating you essentially get to shop for women. Put in all of the details you’d like in the search area-height, location, hair color, body type, etc.-then get to checking them out. You can send out a mass email for all they care. A good beginning line to copy and paste to all of the women that you’re checking out is, “Hey, you have awesome taste in books. Maybe we can get together and talk about a few of them?” Even if it’s not the truest, you’re bridging the gap into conversation, which can be hard. When you do get to talking you can always set up a date and then pick a book that she likes (or a movie, place, show, etc.) and be prepared to talk about it. Pretty much using the internet technology to date is the best way to get in all of your prep work before you go on a date, making it slightly less nerve wracking.