Yeah, online dating isnt for me

Hi guys, yesterday I started an online dating profile and just now I deleted it. I realised very quickly that its just not for me, I dont want my attraction or compatibility with someone to be decided by percentages and arbitary questions, I dont want to judge someone based on just a few photos, I want to judge someone based on their whole self.

Just to clarify, I had success almost immedietely after I signed up, I chatted with some girls, flirted with others, it wasnt going badly, I just didnt like it. I guess for some people it could be helpful but after taking my morning walk (side note, I recomend everyone do this, its great for collating your thoughts and reaching a state of zen) I arrived at the conclusion that I would rather try in real life and tolerate potential failure than spend my time obsessing over people who for all intents and purposes might as well not even be real. That may be a strong viewpoint to take but thats what I believe.

 

I tried Tinder on a whim earlier this year and deleted it within the same timeframe, IDK I just cant get past it feeling fake, I already spend enough time online anyway and limiting my genuine social interaction even more just seems dumb to me. Not to mention a lot of my best attributes cant be properly shown online, so in the end I'm selling myself short.