Love against the odds

Gig Economy: Learning to become Mr Right

It's tough being a man women would want to date these days, so if you don't have what it takes, fake it till you make it

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Becoming a dateable man in 2020 requires intelligence, persistence and a willingness to change.

As I don't have any of these qualities, I had to learn how to fake it. In this gig economy, you can be who you want to be in a few quick lessons. I turned to the experts.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on February 09, 2020, with the headline Gig Economy: Learning to become Mr Right. Subscribe