“Joked About Kidnapping Me”: 111 First Date Horror Stories That Might Make You Consider Living In A Convent

Two people meet, go on a few dates and fall in love. How we wish it were that simple. In reality, most of us encounter our fair share of frogs before we finally find the one.

While some first dates do lead to long-term relationships, or even friendships, many flop before the first course can arrive. Maybe he or she spends the whole evening talking about their ex, themselves, or nothing at all. Maybe they order for you without asking, or they're rude to the waiter. Whatever it is, you say your goodbyes, and keep it moving.

Then there are first dates so bad that you consider deleting all the apps forever. Like the one where his wife rocked up, another where he brought his ex along, and another where she found her 18-year-old self sat across from a man wearing a toupee. We wish we were making these up but they're true horror stories that have been shared in response to someone asking, "What happened on a first date that made you never talk to them again?"

Bored Panda has put together a compilation of the best worst first date stories that might turn even the softest romantic into a hardened cynic. Close Tinder, sit back and keep scrolling. Don't forget to upvote your favorites.