This is really a monumental societal change.
3rd spaces are nearly completely destroyed, and online seems to be the main option for ppl now.
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Idk comparisons are a thing that can be done and I'm objectively worse than most people in most categories (looks, intelligence, earning potential, education, interests, etc...) so I consider myself "well below average" especially since choosing a person to potentially date does involve comparing them to your other "options."
(Not OP)
I do get both your standpoints, its all subjective of course, so you can't really be below average in interests or something like that, but you can definitely be below average in terms of commonalities with other people.
I don't know OP so I don't know if he's telling the truth or is indeed just unhappy with himself. But if your hobby is watching VR MyLittlePony porn you're going to have a tougher time than if your hobby is cooking.
Same for weight, if you're 200kg it's going to be harder, especially on dating apps.
Money and intelligence I'm not so sure about, that probably matters less than he might think