I'm from the middle east, and I am surrounded by LVMs and pickme girls. I always thought that I was doing something wrong, and that I should change myself more to appeal to men. I spent years feeling insecure and like shit because I didn't fit the "criteria" here. The girls I was surrounded with have always put me down, and gave me the worst advice. For example, my ex-roommate would freak out on me if I don't look like I'm going to a beauty pageant on the first date. So I started doing more to appeal to men on the first date, even though I looked great and dressed appropriately. It was only until now, did I realize that she never cared about me or she is a victim herself.

Dating in the middle east is a nightmare. The men in my city are the worst. I still can't believe that I would give LVM a chance because I was naïve and stupid. In my culture, the man is responsible in providing for his family, but they are changing the narrative now and starting to blame woman that they have such high demands. The sad thing is that many women here are starting to date broke men that would cheat on them at the first chance possible. Its a complete nightmare here, but FDS has changed my whole perspective. I know my worth now, and I know to never ever settle for a LVM. So thank you! and I am happy to be part of this group.