Some of the absolute BEST women to date (Personality, Character, Career, Family, Attractiveness) that I know, always typically prefer dating through social circles. Almost all of the women I know, especially women that are extremely attractive, with average or below average attractive partners, are through social circles. A friend of a friend. These are men that typically receive near zero likes on online dating platforms, yet, in the real world, can do extremely well with women because of their character (Charming, Funny) etc. This I know Anecdotally of course.