Why does dating seem exceptionally difficult in Kamloops?

[u/Dudebro_dope]

I’ve lived in Kamloops for 6yrs now and while I like many things about living here, I’ve had nothing but annoyance and wasted time when it comes to dating. I’m a financially well off male, 38, have a house, healthy and have no real glaring issues working against me. I’ve joined many different activities in town and stay active. The people in the groups are surface friendly but they all seem to be cliquey and old friends. The apps are just abysmal, I regularly get matches but the conversation fizzles out, no one will commit to meeting or it’s avoidant type women who want online pen pals. It’s a complete desert.

I’ve lived in Europe, South America, Calgary, Vancouver, Van Island and travelled extensively. All of them had better dating markets. I really don’t want to make a drastic move and consider myself a resilient person, but facing being along forever in Kamloops is pretty depressing, especially in the winter.

[u/sara_sass]

Dude bro guy, if the conversation fizzles out, is it possible that it is not the quality of women to blame and perchance they just weren’t interested in you?
Your dialogue in this thread does come across as judgemental and critical of women and your dating experiences. Maybe women are feeling the same way about men here? I am around your age and only know 2 single women around our age in Kamloops. One is absolutely done with dating and happy to be single. The other would like to date but is tired of the low quality of single men in this town.
There might be something to say for being in your late thirties and just not having rose coloured glasses anymore….really needing to be sure that you meet someone you want to ride the inevitable rocky parts with. I know people in general give me the ick now like never before. But that might just be the beginnings of cougar puberty.
Aaaaaaaaaand that’s my ramble for today.