Gene and Claudia made an effort to help me with my romantic situation, but their methods relied on conventional dating strategies. I had already given up on those approaches because I found the chances of success too low when weighed against the negative experiences they often brought. At thirty-nine years old, I have good physical health and a respectable job as an associate professor, which should theoretically make me appealing to many women.

Despite my favorable qualities, I reflected on how, in nature, I would be successful in finding a mate, yet the same does not seem to hold true in human relationships. This discrepancy highlights a disconnect between traditional dating expectations and my personal experiences, leading to my hesitance to follow the typical paths suggested to me.