Am I too picky when it comes to dating?

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AIBU to think there is nothing wrong with having high standards when it comes to men? My friend says I’m too picky.

I’ve been single for a while and done a fair bit of dating, but whilst everyone I meet has some stuff going for them, there’s always something about them that means they don’t impress me.

Take the last three. The first was an aerospace scientist, really intelligent, impressive guy but he just lacked something and we didn’t click.

The second was also a nice guy but I came back from the toilet to find him looking at himself in a mirror he’d brought with him, and combing his hair with a comb he had in his pocket. He was really handsome with a look of Brad Pitt but I just couldn’t help thinking he wasn’t the person to keep me company on those long winter nights.

The most recent one was obsessed with his car. I’m surprised he didn’t make me wipe my shoes before getting in. He was alright but the whole car thing didn’t impress me.

Should I be giving these guys more of a chance?

Are these all first dates? Have you considered giving people a chance and getting to know them? Sometimes attraction takes a while to build. If someone seems nice, kind, intelligent and funny I'd give them a chance even if there weren't immediate sparks.

They all three sound v different. With the first, if you didn't click, that's fine - it's likely that he felt the same. With the third, I think I'd find that a bit off putting too. With the second though, I think I'd have given him a chance - don't you check your hair/lipstick etc to make sure you're looking ok when you're keen to impress, albeit maybe more discreetly? Of course, he could just be really vain, but you wouldn't necessarily know from one meet up.

Maybe you feel like a woman instead?

Calm down Shania

Be as picky as you like, nothing wrong with setting your own standards

Straight outta Glastonbury.

Really subtle there, OP!