How Do I Find Love and Balance It with a 9-5 in 2026?

I’m a late-20s man who used to be very social. I played football in random compounds, chatted up girls on the street, and had girlfriends. But it’s been six years since my last relationship. Nowadays, women rarely walk around, they seem harder to engage, and many avoid phone calls unless money is involved. As a struggling 9-5 employee, I lack both time and cash to impress. How can I meet new people and build a genuine connection? And once I do, what strategies help balance a busy work life with a budding romance?

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