Straight male in twenties here, and have used dating apps for a few months, but I mostly come across profiles and matches, which are looking for hook ups, or “figuring things out”.
I am kind of tired of going through the cycle of connecting with someone, maybe even going on a date, to find out she just left a relationship, and is not looking for “anything serious”.
The problem is, I want to date a woman, who is straight forward about seeking a “serious relationship” and kids one day, but find it difficult
I am not in a rush to fast forward to marriage, it is important that I get to know the person for a long time, but I need to find dates, who are at the very least on the same page in regards to dating goals.
For context, I live in Western Europe, and I am a student. Also, I am not religious. I do not like going out partying, and I spend a lot of time studying and working, which I enjoy.
When it comes to “real life”, I have always been too scared to directly ask a woman out, and therefore, dating apps have become a crutch for me.
**My question are:**
* **How do I “date for marriage”?**
* **Where do I find potential dates, who want a “serious relationship”?**
*It is not as easy as I imagined. Last girl, I had to stop dating, since she did not want a relationship. I went back to the dating apps, and have only found potential hook ups or figuring-it-out-type-of-women.*