Need some honest opinions on apps vs IRL
I''m 25F, have never been in a relationship (I'm straight), and that's because of a bunch of factors of course but I've been making more of an effort the past year or so to use dating apps and try to put myself out there. I live in a major city so there's no shortage of people, and would consider myself generally attractive. Also, (this is relevant) I haven't had a problem with matches or likes in terms of quantity or quality (ie I can match with plenty of people I find attractive)
What I need opinions on is the contrast between my experience on dating apps and my experience in real life. I go out frequently (shows, restaurants, bars, clubs, etc.) pretty often and regularly but am rarely if ever approached. To give a sense I think the one time I was approached out this year was at a concert and by someone so drunk they collapsed onto me as they said hi ...
I find dating apps overwhelming/not my style and would like to think that I could meet people any other way, which is why this contrast has been bothersome and confusing to me. I'm not an unsocial person, but for whatever reason I never really am approached ever
As far as my own demeanor, usually I'm with friends and if I do talk to people but its never with any romantic interest on either side. I can't be sure obviously but I feel like I don't keep to myself in a corner or act standoffish. I know I can also approach people, but I'd like to not have to rely 100% on that, and it would be nice to be approached myself. I've also started to question myself a bit. But yeah, if you considered matching on dating apps as signs of interest, why do you think someone would have such contrasting experiences online vs IRL? I realize this might sound like an obvious question but help a girl out