Why do I struggle with getting a reply?

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I'm not looking for anybody to say "online dating sucks", as my counselor probably recommends it for her clients who are on the spectrum too. I struggle to get even a single reply from a woman on a dating site. I can't understand how I'm being "too formal" but there must still be something I am doing wrong here. Could it be my profile? My pictures, anything? I don't have a lot I can put into words. I'm even unable to learn from an example. I have to actually formulate something in my head, but that seems impossible. Otherwise, it comes out as "too formal".

I think you can maybe find a girl that wants to go out with you. Have you tried this site before to look for women?

Yes, I bet it's probably just a numbers game, but I want to know what you think. Also, am I too picky because I overlook profiles of girls who I subjectively consider "below average"?

You don't go by what their profile says. No wait you kinda do. But you need to talk to them and send them a message and see if their your type or not.

What are you saying? As I said, it takes me forever to formulate a message in my head that doesn't suck. I don't know if I'm doing this correctly. And I don't know if my profile is as great either, but I guess that shouldn't matter as much, as I'm weeding out those who aren't good matches anyway. It's only 1-2 paragraphs long.

Have you also tried in person to find a girl?

Sometimes, but I don't know if I usually fail at it. I did meet my first girlfriend in an aspie social group, though.

That's good. Have you look at a girl before and she looks back and flips her hair at you?

No, I'm very poor with tuning into reading nonverbal expressions.

'online dating' is a numbers game, there are probably 10 guys to every gal on POF. When I was participating I would rewrite my profile each month, the results of which changed the type of women that responded or if there were any responses at all.

One of the most significant responses I received was to the statement "I have rules" - the responding women wanted to understand what was expected of them, so it was a great conversation starter. Those women were usually looking for a man to who could truly take charge in any situation, as well as take charge of them.

I know that. I awesome am too. But I'm way better than I used to be. But I still suck at it though.

Should I PM to you what I wrote for my profile?

Now my list of rules for my female is probably four pages long, many of which are built around daily routine.

I'm not looking for anything very serious, I am looking at a relationship that will last only few months to a year.

I Pmed you about it K Kelly.

My thoughts towards your profile:

Then start with that statement in your profile.

Add in things you are interested in doing, seeing, experiencing. Add in some places you want to go.

What do you want from this individual for a few months to a year? Just coffee or more.

What do you have to offer? Are you a good listener, are you loyal, are you honest.

What do you value in this person for a few months to a year? Honesty, monogamy, warmth, fun.

Describe the role that you expect to fill.

Describe the role that this person is expected to fill for this few months to a year.

What is your exit strategy since this is only going to last a few months to a year? Will you remain friends?