how must I prepare myself , I mean , how must I prepare my body to suit the dating style of Los Angeles ? [Discussion]

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[u/mummmmph]

You should prepare yourself by not listening to idiots who’ve been to LA.

[u/ScottishTurnipCannon]

I wish you the best, but how is this remotely motivating? Be yourself, do what makes you happy and spend time with people you actually like.

[u/StoryLineOne]

Having lived there for a few months, I can tell you that a lot of that is kinda horsecrap. You don't need to work out beyond what's good for your health, or whatever makes you happy. If a six pack would make you happy even if you weren't going to LA, then go for it.

Just like anywhere else in the world, there are nice people and there are assholes.

Is it more about looks vs other places? Absolutely. There is definitely some truth to the whole "people are fake" in LA bit. BUT - there are still plenty of real people out there.

Is good looks what you ABSOLUTELY need to do well there? Not at all. If you have a great personality and make people smile and laugh, people will want you around them - same as anywhere else. You'll find great opportunities too.

Just be chill, friendly, make people smile and laugh - be kind but not a doormat - and you're good.

[u/EI-Gigante]

Do you really wanna be part of a bubble, where the looks are the most important thing?

I know why you’d like to be, cause in a way, who don’t want to be desired by beautiful people. But tbh it’s way more important to have people around you that you share values with.

But if this helps you to get healthier, go for it! Since then, tighten up everything! ;-)

[u/Addative-Damage]

People who rank other people with numbers are boring and shallow imo.

I understand that maybe this is kind of an age thing, maybe I cared more about six packs when I was younger. I’m 31 and I would pick a kind/funny/artistic/chill man over one with a six pack every time.

Instead of spending energy fitting into a box, focus on building your personality (hobbies, education, artistic interests, fashion, empathy, kindness) and health (sleeping well, eating/cooking well, physical activities that you enjoy).

When you’re the happiest/fullest version of yourself, you’ll attract better partners and better friends.

Good luck

[u/AspenMemory]

lol

[u/Ragnar_The_Brave]

I think, you should not focus on your appearance metrics as much as you seem to be. By all means exercise and grooming is obviously important. But I would urge u to get social by trying to join groups that are into your hobbies and things you like to do.

You have a far better chance of meeting people in normal social settings. And there’s no real downside, you will make friends and hang out with people even if you don’t get dates straight away.

[u/ChicagoRay312]

People in Texas are calling others shallow? That’s rich. I live in Dallas, have been to all 50 states, and can tell you it’s one of the most shallow places I’ve been to.

[u/alicelestial]

um. there are normal people in los angeles. like people with normal jobs and lives who struggle to pay bills and don't go to the gym or care that much about their looks. it really depends on if you wanna date a supermodel or a normal person.

los angeles does NOT have more nutritious food 😭 there are more people into health food and more health food restaurants but their food is just as nutritious as every other health food restaurant in the world?

i'm literally in los angeles county right now and was in the city of los angeles proper last week.