I think a lot of things just change as you get older - your lifestyle, mentality, maturity, etc. And with that comes a lot less garbage. You dont find retards and skanks appealing, you dont care so much for excitement or games... With that comes a whole new set of standards, friendships, etc. Youre not into the immature lifestyle anymore. I think thats why it gets better - all the losers and fake people and bad types you thought were cool are just worthless to you now. They were only fun and "hot" earlier in life... When its all about the thrill of the chase, being accepted and fitting in, showing off and competing, and other things you do when youre young. It doesnt appeal as much anymore - especially once you realize how pointless and shallow it is - and how worthless those people are. So, you eliminate all of them, and focus on those who are worth a damn. And thats when it gets better.
A lot of it has to do with experience, and the knowledge you pick up from that. Hot and exciting and shallow is no longer in demand, and is quite laughable. You have nothing in common with these types anymore.
Of course, some people never grow up, and remain in the same zone forever.
All of this applies to both men and women. ****, I did it. But its not all a big plot to **** around with bad people then settle with the good later. Its all trial and error and growing up. Besides, people arent as smart or sophisticated as you make them out be. Not everything is a well orchestrated, government-esque, elaborate scheme, like most crazy, bitter *******s think. Most **** is random, and based on the here and now. Ex: this person is young and hot; Im horny, so Im going to date and **** him, and put up with his bull****. The end.
For the record, most people who believe everything is planned, come up with all these ideas, act like everything is a war to out-smart all the evil people out there, that everyone is out to get them, and all these things, are usually the only crazy ones.