I'm not great at small talk, and apps punish you for it. My patience ran out somewhere between ghost number ten and ghost number fifteen. Friends suggested hobbies, and I have hobbies — turns out those were never the issue. My favorite barista recommended this Slavic Women Dating site and the matches actually live within a reasonable drive. Even my skeptical roommate made an account after hearing two of my stories. My friends keep asking what changed, and I happily tell every single one of them.