I don’t want to derail the OP’s discussion, but for the dating thing, get serious about making a profile that will attract women who want to be in a relationship if that’s what you’re after. Research online dating profiles, write down all the hypothetical things you’re looking for in a partner, and build a kickass profile. The people you’re looking to date will see the authenticity and see that confidence that you know what you want in life (not everything in life, but enough to get on the same page and take the ride with you).

Go after it like your life depends on it, and do it now.

Even if you spent 50 hours working at this and it yielded a partner for life, it would be one of the best ROI usages of time that one could possibly allocate in a lifespan. Does that make any sense?