Dear Walking Man,
Despite what the world represents, our worth to society is not based on our financial standing. In order for a relationship to be successful and withstanding, each party will have to possess what the other needs and values the most. I can appreciate your difficult position as an underemployed man seeking a mate. Many, not all, women are programmed by society to be attracted to men who can maxmize their financial security. Instinctively, I believe women are seeking security in a mate but the priority and exclusivity does not always have to be financial. There are women out there looking for a man who can protect her protect her physically and emotionally. Someone honerable, supportive, and safe. You may have to invest a bit more time, effort, and creativity to find such women. Realistically, you may have to search in pools with women who are financially secured. For example, busy career people use both online and offline services more. You may find a widow, divorcee, or an heiress who volunteers full time with a local charitable. When you do meet a prospect, be honest upfront with not only what you are unable to bring to the relationship (financial security) but make them aware of the needs you are capable of fulfilling (emotional support, physical intimacy, companionship, stimulating conversation, and perhaps make a mean lasagna). Don't allow societal norms minimize your self worth and prevent you from finding that special woman who will love and cherish you for you and not your net worth. Keep your chin up.

Wishing you all the best and hope love finds you soon.

h2s