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Hello everyone,

I'm 32M and have been using dating apps on and off for years now, with limited success. Lately I've grown so frustrated that I've decided to throw caution to the wind and start asking women out in person. The other day during a holy hour, I spotted a girl I know vaguely (through mutual friends) a few pews ahead of me, and I decided to just walk up to her afterwards and ask her on a date. Her face lit up and she said yes, and gave me her number. Much easier and more smooth than I thought it would be.

Well, fast forward to today, and she hasn't responded to either of my two texts I've sent her. Needless to say, I'm getting a bit frustrated. I'm doing everything I possibly can to put myself out there, and can hardly get a date to save my life. I'm decent-looking, groom myself, dress well, etc. Has anyone else had a similar experience? What did I do (or am I doing wrong)?

Hello everyone,

I'm 32M and, despite my modest income of only around $50k, I have been very aggressive with retirement savings early in my career, and it's paid off shockingly well. Between my Roth IRA and 401(k), I have about $172k saved. It just hit me yesterday that I've reached the "crossover point," and I'm on track to have $1M (even adjusting for inflation) by 65, even if I don't contribute another penny. I'm not married and have no children (hopefully one day), and not yet a homeowner.

With all of this said, should I consider easing off the gas pedal on retirement savings and focus on other goals, such as a home down payment? I know at my income level, homeownership seems out of the question barring marrying a wealthy woman, but I do stand to inherit a decent amount when my grandmother passes away (not that I'm rooting for that).

Thanks in advance for any help!