Friend’s Dating Struggles: AITA For Suggesting He Lowers His Standards?

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.

Your friend’s got the money, but where’s the love? ❤️

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Friend’s obsession with beauty affecting his dating life.

Navigating tough love: Helping a friend with dating standards ❤️

Suggesting to lower dating standards: tough love or A-hole move?

Is it wrong to suggest a friend lower their dating standards?

A friend’s dating struggles can be hard to watch, but is telling them to lower their standards ever okay? In this post, a 22-year-old man is faced with the dilemma of whether or not to tell his friend to reconsider his approach to dating. Despite his positive qualities, this friend has never had a girlfriend due to his exclusively high standards regarding physical attractiveness and success. The author believes that his friend’s parents have given him a distorted view of his appearance and worth, leading him to miss out on potential relationships. However, when the author mentions lowering his standards, the friend angrily gives him the cold shoulder. Is the author in the wrong here? Is it ever okay to suggest a friend lower their standards? Join the conversation in the comments below.

Encouraging someone to lower standards: a sensitive topic

Encouraging support for helping friend navigate dating challenges.

Encouraging a friend to adjust their dating standards: a delicate balance

Lowering standards won’t fix his ego problem. Stay away, ladies.

Why being a 10 doesn’t guarantee a 10/10 relationship

NTA for calling out friend’s shallow dating standards.

Compromising on looks for success – a fair trade?

Being a true friend means telling hard truths #NTA

When your friend asks for advice, but you still gotta tread lightly

Navigating the harsh truth of a friend’s unrealistic dating standards

Commenter expresses concern for friend’s entitled behavior

Being a good friend means giving tough love sometimes

Being honest with a friend about their attractiveness, NTA

NTA’s comment and reply – play on words with ‘Inceltervention’

Is he really looking for love or just another opportunity to win?

Being honest with a friend about their dating standards.

Supportive friend gives helpful dating advice ❤️

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.

Sometimes the truth hurts ‍♂️ Let him learn on his own.

Commenter compares situation to American Idol, receives relatable reply.

Inner beauty matters more Therapy can help him see it

Misreading ‘magna cum laude’ as ‘mega cum lord’

Friend’s unrealistic dating standards: NTA for suggesting he lower them ‍♂️

Breaking dating standards: NTA for giving advice with empathy ❤️

Not the a**hole for calling out his shallow behavior

Why should women have to lower their standards for men who put in minimal effort?

Honesty is key Friendship requires truth, even if it hurts. #NTA

Realism is key NTA for suggesting lowering standards

A fedora won’t fix his dating problems

Helping a friend navigate dating and self-image at 22

Ouch, harsh but fair. When standards are unrealistic…

Be honest, but be kind.

Letting him lower his standards: good intentions, bad outcome

Lowering standards for love: A relatable struggle for many men.

A true friend speaks honestly, NTA for giving dating advice

Commenter expresses concern for friend’s incel-like behavior.

Encouraging a friend to date based on personality, NTA.

Encouraging therapy without consent is not okay

Suggesting to quit porn and reddit to improve dating life.

Dating tip: Focus on building depth as a person ‍ ‍

Honesty hurts: Friend in denial about looks and dating standards.

Lowering standards in dating: age matters, but so does maturity

Shallow friend deserves rejection, commenter says. #NTA

Helpful advice on dating standards.

Lowering standards: when to stop and when to keep trying?

Commenter advises friend to improve appearance to attract women. ‍♂️

Lowering standards: A cautionary tale

Friend’s unrealistic standards could lead to a loveless relationship.

Encourage your friend to focus on compatibility, not just looks

Looks aren’t everything: NTA suggests friend lower standards

Support for suggesting to lower standards and avoid toxic friend.

Real talk with a hint of humor

Steering a friend away from an incel path.

Honesty isn’t always the best policy

Helping a friend with dating standards

Breaking out of a grand delusion: NTA for suggesting standards?

Advice given, now give him space to figure things out

Rejecting women for looks? OP had a valid point.

Don’t settle for a dragon, wait for your princess

Being a true friend means telling the honest truth.

Facing reality: friend holding out for unrealistic standards. NTA.

Don’t judge a book by its cover! NTA for suggesting to lower standards.

Being a good friend means being honest, but it’s all about delivery ‍♂️

You’re a true friend! ❤️

Encouraging advice to support a struggling friend’s possible closeted sexuality

A heartwarming NTA comment with insights and empathy ❤️

Encouraging self-care could lead to better dating prospects

Comparing your friend to a Seinfeld character

Friend’s shallow dating strategy exposed in NTA comment.

Satisfying read exposing entitled men’s dating struggles

Kindly suggesting to lower standards: NTA, friend appreciates it