Are physical standards necessary in a relationship? One guy seems to think so, and his friend disagrees. They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but what happens when your standards keep you from finding love? Read on to find out what this guy's friend said that upset him. Are you the A-hole for telling someone to lower their standards? Dive into this debate and decide for yourself.
Friend's Dating Struggles: AITA For Suggesting He Lowers His Standards?
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Encouraging someone to lower standards: a sensitive topic 😬
Emotional_Koala_ | Emotional_Koala_
Encouraging support for helping friend navigate dating challenges. 🙌
Dull-Owl-1763 | Dull-Owl-1763
Encouraging a friend to adjust their dating standards: a delicate balance 💕
BeneficialDark1662 | BeneficialDark1662
Lowering standards won't fix his ego problem. Stay away, ladies. 😒
BloodberrySmoothie | BloodberrySmoothie
Why being a 10 doesn't guarantee a 10/10 relationship 😕
Disastrous-Low-5606 | Disastrous-Low-5606
NTA for calling out friend's shallow dating standards. 🚫👀
123197123 | 123197123
Compromising on looks for success - a fair trade? 🤔
WiseRequirement9277 | WiseRequirement9277
Being a true friend means telling hard truths 💔 #NTA
ariesemerald | ariesemerald
When your friend asks for advice, but you still gotta tread lightly 😅
Lady-Faye | Lady-Faye
Navigating the harsh truth of a friend's unrealistic dating standards 😔
kimariesingsMD | kimariesingsMD
Commenter expresses concern for friend's entitled behavior 😬
x_cft_x | x_cft_x
Being a good friend means giving tough love sometimes 💔
lmoran916 | lmoran916
Being honest with a friend about their attractiveness, NTA 🤔
Donnathesinger | Donnathesinger
NTA's comment and reply - play on words with 'Inceltervention' 😂
Snowconetypebanana | Snowconetypebanana
Is he really looking for love or just another opportunity to win? 🤔
Megpyre | Megpyre
Being honest with a friend about their dating standards. 👍
medievalsandwich34 | medievalsandwich34
Supportive friend gives helpful dating advice 🤝❤️
JudgeDrake | JudgeDrake
The commenter suggests that the friend defines himself by the attractiveness of his partner and will probably settle for an attractive but not successful female. 💔
Fancy_Avocado7497 | Fancy_Avocado7497
Sometimes the truth hurts 🤷♂️ Let him learn on his own.
neochimaphaeton | neochimaphaeton
Commenter compares situation to American Idol, receives relatable reply.
survival-nut | survival-nut
Inner beauty matters more 🌟 Therapy can help him see it
blinkinbanana | blinkinbanana
Misreading 'magna cum laude' as 'mega cum lord' 😂
maximumchippies | maximumchippies
Friend's unrealistic dating standards: NTA for suggesting he lower them 🤦♂️
LongjumpingLab3092 | LongjumpingLab3092
Breaking dating standards: NTA for giving advice with empathy ❤️
MommaLokiLovesYou | MommaLokiLovesYou
Not the a**hole for calling out his shallow behavior 😒
shinsegae20092013 | shinsegae20092013
Why should women have to lower their standards for men who put in minimal effort? 🤔
PurpleFlavoredCherry | PurpleFlavoredCherry
Honesty is key 🔑 Friendship requires truth, even if it hurts. #NTA
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Realism is key 🔑 NTA for suggesting lowering standards
SosFreeze | SosFreeze
A fedora won't fix his dating problems 🎩😕
TheOneSloth | TheOneSloth
Helping a friend navigate dating and self-image at 22 🙌
IndependentFilm4353 | IndependentFilm4353
👀 Ouch, harsh but fair. When standards are unrealistic...
Idontfallforstupid | Idontfallforstupid
Be honest, but be kind. 🤝
YoureNotSpecialLol | YoureNotSpecialLol
Letting him lower his standards: good intentions, bad outcome 😕
cinnamon_dreams | cinnamon_dreams
Lowering standards for love: A relatable struggle for many men.
Major_Bother8416 | Major_Bother8416
A true friend speaks honestly, NTA for giving dating advice 🤝
babyru926 | babyru926
Commenter expresses concern for friend's incel-like behavior. 🤔
RushHot6174 | RushHot6174
Encouraging a friend to date based on personality, NTA.
familyofrobot | familyofrobot
Encouraging therapy without consent is not okay 🚫
Milothechocoman | Milothechocoman
Suggesting to quit porn and reddit to improve dating life. 📵
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Dating tip: Focus on building depth as a person 👨🎓👨💼
TheGoldDragonHylan | TheGoldDragonHylan
Honesty hurts: Friend in denial about looks and dating standards. 😕
Asaneth | Asaneth
Lowering standards in dating: age matters, but so does maturity 😌
laughingBaguette | laughingBaguette
🚫 Shallow friend deserves rejection, commenter says. #NTA
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Helpful advice on dating standards. 💕
londonmyst | londonmyst
Lowering standards: when to stop and when to keep trying? 🤔
BASTARD_FOX | BASTARD_FOX
Commenter advises friend to improve appearance to attract women. 💇♂️💪
Own-Safe-4683 | Own-Safe-4683
Lowering standards: A cautionary tale 😔
Bambi_MD | Bambi_MD
Friend's unrealistic standards could lead to a loveless relationship. 😔
dell828 | dell828
Encourage your friend to focus on compatibility, not just looks 😊
secretly_ethereal_04 | secretly_ethereal_04
Looks aren't everything: NTA suggests friend lower standards 👀
TopAd7154 | TopAd7154
Support for suggesting to lower standards and avoid toxic friend.
tpmac44 | tpmac44
Real talk with a hint of humor 💯🤣
U2hansolo | U2hansolo
Steering a friend away from an incel path. 👍
Colywog25 | Colywog25
Honesty isn't always the best policy 😬
skirril | skirril
Helping a friend with dating standards 🙌🏼
LobsterLovingLlama | LobsterLovingLlama
Breaking out of a grand delusion: NTA for suggesting standards?
Thyumos | Thyumos
Advice given, now give him space to figure things out 💭
floydfan | floydfan
Rejecting women for looks? 🤢 OP had a valid point.
Megmelons55 | Megmelons55
Don't settle for a dragon, wait for your princess 👸🏼💕
TA-Sentinels2022 | TA-Sentinels2022
Being a true friend means telling the honest truth. 👍
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Facing reality: friend holding out for unrealistic standards. NTA.
SuperSassyPantz | SuperSassyPantz
Don't judge a book by its cover! 📖 NTA for suggesting to lower standards.
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Being a good friend means being honest, but it's all about delivery 💁♂️
Background-Pitch9339 | Background-Pitch9339
You're a true friend! 🤝❤️
Carlsoti77 | Carlsoti77
Encouraging advice to support a struggling friend's possible closeted sexuality 🌈
Ecofre-33919 | Ecofre-33919
A heartwarming NTA comment with insights and empathy ❤️
0kairosclerosis | 0kairosclerosis
Encouraging self-care could lead to better dating prospects 😊
Doll_girl516 | Doll_girl516
Comparing your friend to a Seinfeld character 😂
elfbentovertheshelf | elfbentovertheshelf
Friend's shallow dating strategy exposed in NTA comment.
stiletto929 | stiletto929
Satisfying read exposing entitled men's dating struggles 🍿👀
Defiant_Breakfast308 | Defiant_Breakfast308
Kindly suggesting to lower standards: NTA, friend appreciates it 💕
ActHealthy6468 | ActHealthy6468
