With eveyone now on the apps, gone are the days of approaching strangers. From the risk of becoming a viral video, to the fear public humiliation, it feels like only a lucky few will find "the one" by making the first move. Reddit user u/ManlykN asked women online to share why they've stopped approaching men — and the answers are proof that they didn’t hold back.

Ladies What prevents you from approaching men?
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With nearly 1,000 comments in just a few hours, here are some of the most eye-opening responses that make it seem like the take a chance, go up to them days of dating are over in the 2020s.

All that glitters is not gold

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You can also blame guys for dropping the ball...

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Clubs are just not a good place to start

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Sometimes, people are simply not ready, or aren't feeling it

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It can kill romance for some women

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Maybe it's a you problem

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