This is my first time posting and English isn’t my first language, so I want to apologise for any mistakes or strange wording in advance.

I’m following this sub for a while, watching YouTubers such as chloe, shera and more and invest in my looks and my goals. While I’m 22 years old and went out on some dates with the applied strategies... I still can’t shake off this feeling of bitterness and hate I sometimes have for men and also to find the right way to treat them.

If I show my more cheerful and soft side, I feel like not being taken serious or taken advantage off.. but if I show my intelligent and honest side, I’m either being called too “sceptical” or they just seem to keep me around for fun or as some challenge to break (?)

Overall I’m aware that this maybe sounds strange but I honestly have no idea what to do next. Should I give up on dating for now and invest more in myself, am I too forgiving to some of these men or I show too much of myself that it comes of intimidating?

I would be glad for any advise or input...