Moving to Midland-Odessa, I was curious about the dating scene. I went undercover on dating apps, hoping for a decent experience—but what I got was a mix of ghosting, superficial questions, and a possible scammer. Here's how my short-lived experiment went down.
Is the dating scene in Odessa, Texas, really as bad as people say? Locals call it "nonexistent" and a "dumpster fire," but is there hope? I hit the streets of Midland-Odessa to explore where singles can actually meet like-minded people.
"West Texas Single" is a term used in the Permian Basin to describe individuals who act single while temporarily away from home—despite having a committed partner waiting for them. Is this just an accepted part of the lifestyle, or is it crossing the line?
When it comes to being single, one would think Texas would be a mecca of finding love, and that would be true.
Texas is the #2 State in the Country for Singles
This was determined by the share of single adults to online-dating opportunities to things to do in the state...