Most people pursue mates who are out of their league, according to a new dating site study. University of Michigan professors analyzed an online dating sites users in four cities — Chicago, New York, Seattle, and Boston. They found that most men and women reach out to people who are more desirable than themselves.

Do girls ever think a guy is out of their league?

Yes, most of them do. Most of them think that more men are out of their league than they really are.

Why do guys avoid the girl they like?

While it might not seem like the nicest option, there are several reasons these men may be ignoring women: Hes mad at himself for misreading her signals. Hes mad at her for giving mixed signals or acting like she was interested. It hurts him to spend time with her, knowing they cant have the relationship he wants.

How do you know if youre out of someones league?

For example, if she is much more conventionally attractive than you are, she may consider herself out of your league. Just like economics, people often tend to end up with people who are similar to themselves as far as attractiveness goes. You may find it easier to judge her looks than your own.

Does ignoring a girl hurt her feelings?

Girls take a lot of measures to get and keep the attention of the boy they are interested in or are currently dating. Repeatedly ignoring a girl who attempts to capture your attention in some way can leave her feeling inadequate, unworthy or unlovable, which can in turn lead to low self esteem.