Dating Coach Urges All Men to Avoid 'Worst' Hobby for Single Guys

A professional dating coach isn't holding back on the "F" tier hobby for single men in the United States.

Blaine Anderson, a former travel industry worker who built a successful dating coach business, is opening up about the best and worst hobbies for single men, when it comes to attracting (and repelling) women in the dating world. Unsurprisingly, something technology-related comes in as the "worst" hobby that single men can have, at least when it comes to attracting women.

"Sorry, but your future wife just isn't playing Call of Duty," Anderson wrote.

Anderson added that Netflix and sports gambling are F-tier, as well, though golf comes in in the slightly higher D tier.

"Golf is a better hobby for married men than single men," she explained in her Instagram video, shared to her 673,000 followers.

Many of Anderson's followers seem to agree, pointing out that several women have made it clear how annoyed they are by the video games hobby.

"My ex-wife once came home to me playing video games and told me she'd rather I was a smoker," one man wrote in the comment section.

"I've heard: Men liking video games is the equivalent to women liking makeup and shopping. It's an outlet for both," another wrote.

Anderson explained that active things like running, racket sports and more can be great hobbies for single men.

"(They) all attract attractive women," Anderson explained.

"You get a sweat in and extra plus, racket sports are great for cognition and longevity."

Outside of active things like cardio and tennis, Anderson explained that volunteering at a local animal shelter, food bank or school can be a great place to meet someone with similar values and life goals.

They all attract "kind, social" women and you get to make the world a better place while doing it, too.

This story was originally published by Men's Journal on Jun 25, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.