I'm 28, since the pandemic my appearance has significantly changed, not intentional. I changed my diet, started exercising more seriously and significantly decreased my substance abuse, I started taking care of my skin.  People tell me I look good now (not "better" but "good" and "handsome"), I've had women tell me I look handsome to them (in a friendly manner, nothing serious). People approach me more. People act more friendly in general. Extremely more friendly. I'm not implying I am a 10/10, I'm not, I'm far from that.

Coincidentally, I stopped socializing with people some months ago. I stopped dating people. Outside of work I don't talk to anyone, I don't seek conversation with anyone, I actively avoid others. Am I feeling bad? No, I'm feeling like a king. People are automatically giving me validation now. The need of validation from people is being fulfilled without having to involve myself with people.

I can reset my social circle whenever I feel like it. I realized meeting other people is easy, and I realize lots of people my age are loners too, both men and women. I can be more picky about who I interact with. Quality&gt;quantity, if I can't have quality I prefer to be alone.