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Finding love online can be tough. In fact, a 2024 survey by the popular matchmaking platform Tinder found that only 10% of its 8,000 respondents ended up in long-term relationships with someone they met on a dating app. 

Yes, common issues often involve incompatibility. However, these screenshots show exactly how rough it can be for single folks to find their romantic match in today’s digital age. 

If you already have your special someone, you may feel even luckier not to have to deal with these headaches anymore. And if you’ve experienced anything similar, many of these might hit home for you.

#1

Mystery Solved

A dating app profile for Eleanor, 21, showing her standing in a field. The bio reads: Went to a party dressed as an egg, and got with a guy who was dressed as a chicken. This dating app conversation went off the rails.

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What question are you talking abo..oooooohhhh 😏

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    #2

    Why Are People Like This LOL. What Did They Expect?

    A dating app conversation where one person is asked to choose between their cat and their date.

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    Howl's sleeping castle
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I won't even explain. Just answer Cat and let that hang

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    #3

    A dating app conversation about a Tinder date bringing a friend, with advice to ignore the date.

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    Earthquake903
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good advice. That should teach her not to play games.

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    The findings from Tinder’s 2024 survey are quite telling, with many expressing safety concerns. 47% of respondents wanted companies to require background checks, while 42% of adults younger than 50 say online dating isn’t safe. 

    #4

    Is He Wrong Or Right?⁣

    A dating app conversation showing a discussion about height preferences and hypocritical dating standards.

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    Eliza
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's very weird how often height comes up in these. Are people trying to figure out if they find the guy attractive? Aren't pictures way better for that?

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    #6

    A dating app conversation where a user claims to have accidentally swiped right due to a pop tart crumb, showcasing dating app conversations.

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    Boo
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some strange reason, I like this one. It made me giggle.

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    Between men and women, the ladies appear to be having worse experiences in terms of feeling unsafe. According to the survey, 43% say they’ve had someone keep contacting them even after saying they weren’t interested. 

    56% say they’ve been sent unsolicited explicit messages and images, 37% say they’ve been called an offensive name, and 11% say they’ve received threats of physical harm.

    #7

    Dating app conversation: Seeking someone for couples therapy to see how long it takes the therapist to notice we're strangers.

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    Eliza
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That could honestly be a very interesting date.

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    #8

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation where one person is clearly carrying the discussion, illustrating a dating app conversation.

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    Christopher Walkies
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It also looks like a guy prepping to 'toss the caber'. Pure Scot.

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    #9

    I Like Messing With The Scammers That Try To Exploit People In Dating

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation about sending money, showing a dating app conversation gone off the rails.

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    If you’re intent on finding someone via dating apps, don’t let these grim-looking statistics scare you. It’s all about having the proper approach.

    According to social sciences and marketing professor Dr. Alisa Minina Jeunemaitre, you must first recognize these platforms as marketplaces while avoiding dehumanizing others. 

    #10

    A dating app conversation featuring a man responding to a height comment with a book title.

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    #11

    Dating Apps Are Just Painful For Us All

    Two tweets about dating app conversations, comparing using Hinge to selling on Facebook Marketplace or a Target clearance aisle.

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    Earthquake903
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's an entire island full of clearance stuff?

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    #12

    A dating app conversation starting with Country roaaaaaaads, going off the rails with a pick-up line.

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    Julie S
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 To the place I belong 🎶

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    “While dating apps emphasize choice and personal preference, don’t forget about honesty, kindness, and respect. Treat others with the same consideration you expect,” Dr. Jeunemaitre wrote, noting that this approach may lead to more meaningful connections and even potentially reduce negative behaviors like ghosting or dishonesty. 

    #13

    I Just Had To Make This Prompt Into A Meme

    A meme combining text about the stock market and astrology with a man saying he agrees, relating to dating app conversations.

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    #14

    I Have Never Used A Dating App Nor Have I Ever Dated Anyone. Am I Doing This Right

    A dating app conversation showing a user sharing images of a very large frog in a bowl.

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    #15

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation where the first impression quickly goes off the rails with an accusatory question.

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    Ryan F. Mercer
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow that's quite a touchy response. And of course it's to look more cultured. Travel can be exhausting, but there are only so many neutral interests one can list on a bio. Why not respond with confidence and throw out some inside football knowledge instead? He's only asking because he doesn't want to bore you.

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    Being on a dating app is essentially advertising yourself. According to Dr. Jeunemaitre, this inadvertently turns you into a “public commodity available for consumption.” 

    While showcasing your best traits is the norm, authenticity is what makes you more attractive and more likely to connect with someone worth your while. 

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    #17

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation about favorite soup, highlighting a dating app conversation.

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    Auntriarch
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Anyone else remember Crosse and Blackwell's tomato and rice soup?

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    #18

    Don't Include Photos With Your Friends!

    A dating app conversation where someone asks if a girl is single, only to be told it's her wedding picture.

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    “Aligning your online presentation with your true self can help create more genuine interactions,” Dr. Jeunemaitre said. “Strike a balance: Be yourself because that’s who you want your future partner to fall for.”

    #19

    Did Anyone Else Understand This?

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation starting with Hola hola, leading to a user saying they hate when people use languages they don't speak, and a reply suggesting Grammarly. This depicts dating app conversations.

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    Eliza
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What did she say? I can't make that sentence make sense.

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    #21

    A dating app conversation showing a profile only for jokes that went off the rails almost immediately.

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    #24

    A humorous dating app conversation where one user asks for someone to pay their bills, showcasing dating app conversations that went off the rails.

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    Bubblebee
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Daaaamn, is this fake or do people really say stuff like this?

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    #25

    Why Do You Put It Like That?

    A tweet about a Tinder profile leading to debates over toilet paper, a prime example of dating app conversations that went off the rails.

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    Ace
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well yeah, and how many more will it take before you do something about it?

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    #26

    This Woman Mentioned In Her Profile That She's Looking For Someone With A Boat

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation about owning an aluminum boat, which went off the rails.

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    Billo66
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mine is long and hard and full of seamen. My impulse buying is out of control. The submarine was the last straw.

    #27

    A screenshot of a dating app profile showing two people, Brianna and Adrian, showcasing a dating app conversation.

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    Samantha H
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was matched on a dating site with my ex Husband :)

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    #28

    I Didn't Believe They Existed... I Thought No One Would Be That Shallow

    A dating app profile with a controversial bio highlighted, causing a dating app conversation to go off the rails.

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    Kristy Marion
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    7 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. Cutting out 70% of the world that uses Android

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    #29

    I Just Wanted A Date For Bingo

    A screenshot showing a bizarre dating app conversation about bingo being against a religion.

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    Howl's sleeping castle
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which is this religion that is against announcing numbers and letters?

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    #31

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation. One person says, I want to feed you pasta, and the other replies, What if i dont want pasta, followed by, Why ? Are u lack toast and told her aunt ? This dating app conversation went off the rails.

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    Eliza
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last I checked pasta was made from flour and eggs, not milk.

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    #33

    A dating app conversation about a mismatched political affiliation that went off the rails almost immediately.

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    Earthquake903
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they thought they were saying "Socialish"

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    #35

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation with confusing and inappropriate messages, exemplifying a dating app conversation.

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    Alex Meurissen
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this one is cute tbh xD at least he's trying and admitting he doesnt know s**t

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    #37

    A Thoughtful Man

    A dating app profile with a bizarre bio written by a current boyfriend, exemplifying dating app conversations that went off the rails.

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    #38

    Huh,maybe I'm Single For A Reason

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation where one person makes a joke about the name Amiiee, relating it to Mario.

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    #39

    It Finally Happened To Me

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation where someone says, you would be perfect if you were not into video games. The other person responds, Dang. Oh well. On to the next! This highlights dating app conversations.

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What, she'd rather date someone who's into street gangs and dru_gs?

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    #42

    I Was In Fact Not Ready

    A dating app conversation where one person shares a controversial opinion about single mothers.

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    Earthquake903
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they let you know their ignorance right away

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    #43

    Is It Just Me Or Is His Response Cringe?

    A dating app conversation with a user asking to consider him before deciding if he's not their type, part of dating app conversations that went off the rails.

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    #46

    A dating app profile picture of a woman on a boat, with text saying she has never been on a boat. A dating app conversation gone off the rails.

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    #47

    A dating app conversation where a casual offer turns into an unexpected request for dog sitting.

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    J M
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is kinda working for me

    #50

    A dating app profile bio comparing dating to 9/11, an example of dating app conversations that went off the rails.

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    Wagner
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This dude is like spring break. No class.

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    #52

    I Got Unmatched Immediately After

    A dating app conversation where someone accidentally called the other person fat and then tried to apologize, leading to a hilarious dating app conversation fail.

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    #53

    I’m Tired Boss

    A dating app conversation about joining a partner and their boyfriend, illustrating dating app conversations gone off the rails.

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    #54

    Yeah, That's A Deal-Breaker

    A dating app profile with a controversial bio mentioning dislikes, showcasing dating app conversations gone off the rails.

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    Rachel Parker
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh dang. She seems lovely but I don’t like raging anti-Semite a******s so there’s that.

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    #55

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation where someone asks, How many dates until you take me home to meet your dog? The reply: my dog d d 3 hours ago, and i got evicted a week ago. This dating app conversation went off the rails.

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    Eliza
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go far away. This is a disaster.

    #58

    A dating app profile picture showing a person holding a raccoon, a dating app conversation that went off the rails.

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    Francois
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    3 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a funny looking dog you have!

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    #59

    A dating app conversation where one person says, Thanks for your interest but I think I am too short for you.

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    #61

    Well This Is Certainly One Way To Start A Conversation

    A dating app conversation where a user immediately asked for coffee money, highlighting a common dating app conversation pitfall.

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    #62

    Unmatched Immediately After But Worth It

    A dating app conversation where one person asks the other to prove they are funny, an example of dating app conversations.

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    #63

    Kachow ⁣⁣⁣

    A dating app conversation with a cringeworthy Lightning McQueen pickup line, immediately ending communication.

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    Eliza
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's her problem? That's honestly a pretty solid chat start.

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    #64

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation that went off the rails, showing one user asking for socials to make a relationship happen.

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    Eliza
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't understand this interaction.

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    #67

    A dating app profile showing a height discrepancy that led to a dating app conversation going off the rails.

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    Corvus
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if it's actually better to get filtered out - you won't meet any shallow people this way.

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    #70

    A dating app profile of Nicholas drinking syrup, with a fireplace on a laptop, exhibiting a conversation that went off the rails.

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    Bethboo
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    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually think Nick seems like quite a funny guy!

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    #71

    Matched With A Girl 4 Days Ago, We Haven’t Met, And She Gets Mad I Won’t Send Her Money

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation where one person asks for $20, quickly going off the rails.

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    #72

    Getting Rejected For Too Little Internet Points

    A text message exchange discussing Reddit karma, an example of dating app conversations that went off the rails.

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    #73

    Dating App Fail!!

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation where one person uses a pickup line about being a 9 and the other asks how often it works.

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    Auntriarch
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    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheese. Consider me fascinated.

    #74

    Men, This Is Your Competition 🙃me (Blue, 26f) And Grey (33m)

    A dating app conversation showing a one-sided attempt at conversation met with short, unengaging replies, illustrating a bad dating app conversation.

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    #75

    50/50 In A Relationship Or No?

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation where someone states their irrational fear is men who believe in 50/50 nonsense, and the response is You're right It's ridiculous. You obviously deserve to pay all my expenses. This illustrates dating app conversations.

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    Ripley
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's feckin 2026 - why are there women out there expecting someone to pay for everything for them??

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    #76

    We Were Having A Good Convo For A Day Or 2, This Was Immediately After If She Wanted To Grab A Coffee

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation where one person details needing pampering before a date, and the other replies, Sounds like p**********n with extra steps. I'm good lol. This is an example of dating app conversations.

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    #79

    Eric's funny dating app conversation: not rich, not emotionally available, not helping goals, 6' tall.

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    Maya_D
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did they circle the first paragraph when the second is sooooo much worse?

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    #81

    A screenshot of dating app conversations showing a match who forgot they had already been on a dinner date.

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    #82

    At Least I'm Honest

    A dating app conversation where someone asks for beauty secrets and is told it's just Snapchat filters, typical of dating app conversations.

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    #83

    So Much For Self Isolation

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation that went off the rails about hand sanitizer as lube, a funny conversation.

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    #85

    We’re Both Currently At The Gym- We Matched, And He Messaged Me This 👀😂

    A screenshot of a dating app conversation where a message reads, So are we going to keep making eye contact or are we going to get this started. This shows a dating app conversation.

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    #86

    This One I Can Actually Believe

    A dating app profile with a bio stating an incorrect age, highlighting dating app conversations gone off the rails.

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    #87

    Creativity

    A dating app conversation showing a message that went off the rails, with a demanding reply.

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    azubi
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "get onto a skateboard and sneeze!"

    #88

    A dating app conversation with an awkward exchange about living alone.

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    Ryan F. Mercer
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you support the 2nd amendment? What kind of locks are on your doors? Haha! All goofy fun. Just getting to know you.

    #89

    A Friend Was Sent This Photo On A Dating Site

    A shirtless man in a bathroom, a photo likely used in a dating app conversation that went off the rails.

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    Eliza
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    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't tell if he was in some kind of accident or this is a photoshop mess-up.

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    #90

    There's No Wrong Answer!

    A dating app conversation where someone complimenting a person's eyes was met with a request for financial details, creating an awkward dating app conversation.

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    Ryan F. Mercer
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's nothing wrong with a woman being attracted to success. But to put it up front and center like that is like a guy introducing himself with "I like big b***s!" I mean, sure, okay, but like maybe have a little class?

    #91

    Solid Opener ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

    A dating app conversation showing an upfront but overwhelming list of requirements from a potential date.

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    Eliza
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    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, no, yes, and no.

    #92

    Finally A Place To Put This

    A dating app conversation with increasingly bizarre messages, including a strange request, exemplifying dating app conversations that went off the rails.

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    Cee Cee
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    8 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And he thinks this'll get him a date??? Gross.

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    #93

    Truly Something I’ve Always Wanted

    A white image with black text reading The hallmark of a good relationship is Resting my ps4 controller up on that booty while I play, a dating app conversation.

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