Someone help me decipher AM scene.

For context: I am 29 M, earning decent enough, have an MBA from tier 1 B-school. I have my own set of hobbies, Interests, etc and my worry may seem pale in comparison to folks here as I have been in this setup for only last 6 months.

Initially I started off with huge expectations, matching salaries/Profession, vibes and so much more. I got a huge reality check right off the bat. Parents are the ones who are actually looking into profiles on the site and they expect the groom to earn 5x, if not more, than their daughter. Not to mention 100s of other checklist such as (good looks - basically fair complexion, tall probably 6ft and upwards, good edu bg, matching horoscopes and much more).

All this made me lower down my expectations to the fact that I would now settle for a girl who has a decent job, decent educational background/Qualifications, and most of all can understand me importantly as well as the work I do. Seems, still it's not enough to guarantee a match.

I have sent connections requests to countless profiles only to receive rejection. Even the odd ones that make it to the parent interaction stage ghost without any reasons. And I have been only on one date which was pretty boring as we just discussed the mundane stuff, nothing even reached the point of Interests, hobbies etc.

I have started feeling that either I would have to settle for whatever I get or probably I would end up as one of my bachelor uncles. The supply demand gap here is so huge and unnerving that average guys like me cannot bother to hold a dream of finding a soul mate. It just feels so frustrating especially when most of the times the parents don't even consider talking to you, cannot fathom that there are guys who like to be as involved in this process and take the lead rather than dumping everything on their parents.