For real, how do I meet women in 2025?

I know this probably gets asked quite a lot, but I am genuinely baffled. As a man how are you supposed to get into a relationship?

Nowadays Online dating is massive thanks to social media, but I (19m) have only been in a real relationship that lasted for 2 1/2 years as I knew her in HS until she cheated when she went to college (I didn't go to college as I don't need it for my job). I know a lot of us face the same issue as dating apps are not really designed for men to get dates more for them to spend money (I don't want to get on dating apps if I don't have too).

I work with mostly men. And I would be quite against dating someone I work with as that can get messy quick.

When I go to the gym I would never approach as I want to just get on with my workout and I assume the girls want to do the same. Plus, I don't want to look like a creep as social media has ruined that aspect of it.

If I go out with friends, I rarely find the time to go up and cold approach someone I like as we are typically doing stuff that we have to focus on and do (Gaming, Sports, etc).

Which brings me back to the question, how do you other guys do it? Maybe my standards are too high, but I don’t think that’s the case. I actually just want a girl that is loyal, respectful, and most importantly takes care of herself well!

I won’t die if I don’t get into a relationship, like I’m fine by myself but it might be nice.