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17 Dating App Screenshots That Show Why Many People Are Done with Online Dating

ByEmilia Sacha

From awkward conversations and cringe-worthy pickup lines to outright bizarre interactions, these snapshots perfectly capture why so many people are frustrated with the world of swipes and matches.

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Whether you’ve experienced similar moments or just enjoy a good laugh at the wild side of dating apps, these stories highlight the reasons some are ready to call it quits on finding love online.

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1. This person who had a nonsensical height requirement for potential partners:

Text conversation joking about height differences. One person is 6'2" and the other is 4'11". Reference to a song by Ariana Grande
u/harribao / Via reddit.com
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2. This person who really liked their Tinder match’s idea for a date:

Text conversation about planning a trip to a butterfly pavilion, with one person preferring to go alone
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3. This person who thought the best way to respond to someone’s first message was with this:

A dating app chat showing a message saying "Hey hru :))" followed by "Boioioioioing (Sound of my erection)."
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4. This person who sent this very blunt question, and on Christmas nonetheless:

Text conversation on a dating app where one person asks bluntly, and the other responds about politeness, mentioning it's Christmas morning
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5. This person who was so boring, I’d rather watch paint dry:

Text conversation: Two people chat about a lazy day. One is looking for a partner, and the other jokingly wants to apply. They discuss requirements
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6. This person who was the definition of high-maintenance:

person says they can only ansswer one question at a time and so the other person should only ask one question at a time
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7. This person who was a straight-up liar:

person says they don't actually have a phd but they might as well
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8. This person who only looked for one trait in a romantic partner:

person continuing to ask how much the other person makes and how much they have
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9. This person who had a very specific process for verifying Tinder matches:

person asking for pics with measurements to prove they are over 5'5 and if they dont agree with this they'll just move on
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10. This person who made a huge confession 20 minutes before their date:

i may not have told you that i can't speak english at all i'll use google translate when i dont understand
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11. This person who was super controlling:

person wanting their match to get rid of their 2 piercings because they don't like them
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12. This person who couldn’t stand small talk:

Someone says "tell me a little about yourself," and the other person responds "stuff like that is why I don't do dating apps, you want the most personal details already"
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13. This person who left out important information in their profile:

A woman compliments a man and asks for shirtless pictures, the man asks if she has Snapchat, and she says to text because her fiancé shares her Snapchat
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14. This person who was unethically non-monogamous:

Someone asks for clarity on their match saying they're polyamorous, and the person responds that they always have two partners but they don't know about each other
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15. This person who got pissed at someone asking questions about their life:

Someone asks if their match has roommates, and they respond "are you trying to pay my bills? Because if not I don't see why who I do or don't live with concerns you, fucking loser"
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16. This person who spoke in riddles:

A person asks what their match likes to do on dates and gives some examples, the match says "none of those, real dates" and when asked what they consider a real date, they respond "If I have to tell, it isn't worth it"
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17. And lastly, this person who was turned off very, very easily:

Someone asks if their match is excited for their date, they respond yes, the original texter says "prove it then" with a winking face, and the match says they have nothing to prove and calls off their date
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