How to Compete with Nightlife Culture as a Conservative Man?
Hey gents ā looking for some strategic perspective here. Iām 37, pretty conservative, and try to keep myself well put together. Iāve never drank, smoked, or partied. I was raised in the church (which, honestly, I feel misled me about relationships), and now that Iām back in the dating game, Iām noticing a major disconnect. A lot of the women I match with still have nightlife and party culture front and center ā concerts, drinking, clubbing, festivals, etc. Thatās just not me. Iād rather host game nights with close friends, spend an evening at the theatre, or wander a theme park. Itās starting to feel like I canāt connect with them on a deeper level. My last serious relationship (met her on Bumble) ended because she was a heavy drinker and told me straight up that my lifestyle just didnāt match hers. How should I handle this? Should I even keep trying with women like this, or is there a better way to frame myself ā or even replace the kind of energy they're seeking with something better? Open to any insights, strategies, or real-world examples from your lives. Appreciate the brotherhood.