According to a recent survey, 78% of Americans who have used a dating app in the past year feel tired of it at least sometimes. Interestingly, women (80%) are more likely to experience this burnout than men (74%).
So, we decided to take a look at the subreddit r/OnlineDating, a place where singles come to share their experiences and the things they've learned along the way. As the saying goes, smart people learn from their own mistakes, and wise people learn from the mistakes of others.
#1
If you are in a dark place mentally, please get off online dating.
I’m in tears as I type this. A good friend of mine just took his life and in the note he left behind he mentioned how he struggled to find someone and many other things.
I remember him also complaining about ghosting and all the toxic stuff we all deal with it.
To anyone struggling, please delete all dating apps because they are very bad for your mental health and might make things worse.
I’m sorry I just wanted to vent, I’m heartbroken. This has really gone too far.
I’m in tears as I type this. A good friend of mine just took his life and in the note he left behind he mentioned how he struggled to find someone and many other things.
I remember him also complaining about ghosting and all the toxic stuff we all deal with it.
To anyone struggling, please delete all dating apps because they are very bad for your mental health and might make things worse.
I’m sorry I just wanted to vent, I’m heartbroken. This has really gone too far.
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#2
Just a reminder that it is not your job to entertain the other person. Find someone who matches your energy. There's no reason to put in more effort than the other person.
I had to remind myself of this today, and I felt like someone else could benefit from the reminder too.
When we're attracted to someone or like certain things about them, we often give it our all. We put our best foot forward. Find someone else who matches that same energy and effort. If you're always the one initiating texts, always the one asking questions, etc., they're not worth your time.
I had to remind myself of this today, and I felt like someone else could benefit from the reminder too.
When we're attracted to someone or like certain things about them, we often give it our all. We put our best foot forward. Find someone else who matches that same energy and effort. If you're always the one initiating texts, always the one asking questions, etc., they're not worth your time.
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#3
Don't play stupid games like waiting 3 days to ask her out again or purposely not responding to her text messages trying to look kool. If you're interested, it's okay to be interested.
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#4
Please don’t ghost someone…
When you ghost someone after meeting them in real life, it could really break their heart. It doesn’t matter if it was just one, a few, or several dates. Please just tell them it’s not working if they’ve been trying to reach out to you. Don’t just ignore or give them the silent treatment. They’re humans too. I know some will say you don’t owe anyone anything but at least be a decent person and tell them once and then let them move on. Please.
When you ghost someone after meeting them in real life, it could really break their heart. It doesn’t matter if it was just one, a few, or several dates. Please just tell them it’s not working if they’ve been trying to reach out to you. Don’t just ignore or give them the silent treatment. They’re humans too. I know some will say you don’t owe anyone anything but at least be a decent person and tell them once and then let them move on. Please.
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#5
Height requirements
I’m 6’2” I have swiped on several women with the height requirement in their bio. My favorite so far has been one bio that said “no pocket men” I can tell you that every single one of them has been dry or mean with no personality or real interests. Having a preference is fine but no need to be rude about it. Now if I see the height requirement in a bio it’s an automatic swipe left. Y’all are not missing a single thing with these women. I stand in solidarity with the short kings.
I’m 6’2” I have swiped on several women with the height requirement in their bio. My favorite so far has been one bio that said “no pocket men” I can tell you that every single one of them has been dry or mean with no personality or real interests. Having a preference is fine but no need to be rude about it. Now if I see the height requirement in a bio it’s an automatic swipe left. Y’all are not missing a single thing with these women. I stand in solidarity with the short kings.
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#6
“I deleted my profile for you”
A little PSA:
I’m a 28 year old woman and every now and again, I’ll get a man who tells me they deleted their dating profile for me BEFORE we even meet in person.
This is not cute. This is not endearing.
It’s suffocating.
We aren’t exclusive. We haven’t even met.
DO. NOT. DO. THIS.
A little PSA:
I’m a 28 year old woman and every now and again, I’ll get a man who tells me they deleted their dating profile for me BEFORE we even meet in person.
This is not cute. This is not endearing.
It’s suffocating.
We aren’t exclusive. We haven’t even met.
DO. NOT. DO. THIS.
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#7
Don't lie about anything important and answer questions honestly. Relationships are built on trust. Being in between jobs and living at home with parents may be unattractive to some women, but lying about it will definitely make you unattractive to all women. No one wants to kiss someone they don't trust.
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#8
My best advice: Please stop posting pictures of your kids on dating apps.
I don't know when or why this started, but it's really disturbing. Please stop posing pictures of your children on random dating apps. I'm not going to choose to date you because of what your kids look like. They are too young to have a choice in the matter. and I guarantee you that when they get older they will be horrified to know their mother posted pictures of them for all the crazy eyes to see.
I don't know when or why this started, but it's really disturbing. Please stop posing pictures of your children on random dating apps. I'm not going to choose to date you because of what your kids look like. They are too young to have a choice in the matter. and I guarantee you that when they get older they will be horrified to know their mother posted pictures of them for all the crazy eyes to see.
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#9
Please stop uploading photos with those stupid animal face filters. You look ridiculous.
I’m sure this has been discussed before, but nothing makes me swipe left faster than a grown woman posting a picture on a dating app with that dog filter or bear filter. Especially if it’s the first picture on your profile.
To me it suggests that you are insecure about your appearance or feel the need to cover something up on your face.
Does this actually work on anyone? Why is this such a huge trend?
I’m sure this has been discussed before, but nothing makes me swipe left faster than a grown woman posting a picture on a dating app with that dog filter or bear filter. Especially if it’s the first picture on your profile.
To me it suggests that you are insecure about your appearance or feel the need to cover something up on your face.
Does this actually work on anyone? Why is this such a huge trend?
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#10
Men, please don’t hide your geeky side.
I joined Hinge recently (F-mid30s). I have noticed some men completely hide some of their geeky/traditionally “nerdy” hobbies and interests and it only comes up in conversation after they message me.
I’m looking for something serious and my ideal person is someone I can casually play Nintendo games with, or go watch a Ghibli Fest show together. I actually look for these things when scanning profiles!
Even if you don’t expect to have these hobbies in common with your person, why wouldn’t you at least mention it in your hobbies/typical Sunday prompt if it is in fact a hobby of yours?
I joined Hinge recently (F-mid30s). I have noticed some men completely hide some of their geeky/traditionally “nerdy” hobbies and interests and it only comes up in conversation after they message me.
I’m looking for something serious and my ideal person is someone I can casually play Nintendo games with, or go watch a Ghibli Fest show together. I actually look for these things when scanning profiles!
Even if you don’t expect to have these hobbies in common with your person, why wouldn’t you at least mention it in your hobbies/typical Sunday prompt if it is in fact a hobby of yours?
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#11
Be who you want to be, no matter what you personally believe it will cost
You deserve to find someone as quirky and dorky as you are, you massive nerd. Someone who’s okay with you knitting in your recliner while pizza rolls are cooking in the air fryer. Always be YOU at all costs.
You deserve to find someone as quirky and dorky as you are, you massive nerd. Someone who’s okay with you knitting in your recliner while pizza rolls are cooking in the air fryer. Always be YOU at all costs.
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#12
Your profile should not be a hate letter to your ex.
I’ve seen way too many people write paragraphs about their broken heart, “opinions” about other people’s intentions on dating apps, what they aren’t looking for, etc. I don’t think this really attracts anyone.
I suggest instead to say what you ARE looking for. Remember that not every single person is looking for exactly what you are, and that is okay. Show case the wonderful person you are with your interests & hobbies. And most importantly, seriously consider if you’re even ready to date. If you’re not over your ex or can’t respect that someone else on dating apps may not have the same intentions as you, that’s a huge red flag.
I’ve seen way too many people write paragraphs about their broken heart, “opinions” about other people’s intentions on dating apps, what they aren’t looking for, etc. I don’t think this really attracts anyone.
I suggest instead to say what you ARE looking for. Remember that not every single person is looking for exactly what you are, and that is okay. Show case the wonderful person you are with your interests & hobbies. And most importantly, seriously consider if you’re even ready to date. If you’re not over your ex or can’t respect that someone else on dating apps may not have the same intentions as you, that’s a huge red flag.
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#13
Have a good first date spot that you know very well. This allows you to lead the way. I know where to park, what to recommend and different places nearby we can relocate to if the date is going well.
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#17
If you do get rejected, it's okay to nicely ask why. It's rare to get honest closure, but it's amazing when you do.
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#18
Get good at reading body language and signals. Women make moves too like getting really close to you, lingering by your car at the end of the date, giving you the eyes / whatever.
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#19
Don't forget a bio with interesting opening line. leave out cliches. or at least don't have them in the opening line.
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#20
Emotional self-awareness is important. This doesn’t just mean know yourself well. It means accepting that someone might actually just be busy. That traffic happens, and not everything has to be someone's fault. Get into that mindset and you’ll have a light and welcoming attitude, and emotional intelligence is sadly too rare in people.
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