>Second, improve your social skills / join something.
Yes to both of these. Dating or not these are vital in life.
I don't mean to be pedantic, but, without the comma, I read it wrong twice. I agree with you totally. I'm currently looking for a course I can volunteer for outside my day job.
If you're healthy and have hobbies and socialize regularly finding a romantic partner is not only easier but also less important because you have a rich and fulfilling life.
That says a lot about your attitude and pretty much nothing about the tone of other comments in the thread.