17 Dating App Screenshots Online Dating

Online dating—love it or hate it—has become a huge part of how people meet nowadays. Apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge promise to connect you with your soulmate, or at least someone worth grabbing coffee with. But let’s face it, not everyone’s experience is as dreamy as the commercials make it seem. For many, scrolling through dating apps feels less like romantic excitement and more like an exhausting game of chance.

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

2. This person who really liked their Tinder match’s idea for a date:

3. This person who thought the best way to respond to someone’s first message was with this:

4. This person who sent this very blunt question, and on Christmas nonetheless:

5. This person who was so boring, I’d rather watch paint dry:

6. This person who was the definition of high-maintenance:

7. This person who was a straight-up liar:

8. This person who only looked for one trait in a romantic partner:

Some of the biggest frustrations? Well, it turns out that weird profiles, awkward conversations, and downright confusing behavior are pretty common. You’ve got bios that say nothing about the person, cringe-worthy pick-up lines, and matches who ghost just when you thought things were going great. Let’s not even get started on people who list requirements that make you question if they’re looking for a partner or a personal assistant.

9. This person who had a very specific process for verifying Tinder matches:

10. This person who made a huge confession 20 minutes before their date:

11. This person who was super controlling:

12. This person who couldn’t stand small talk:

13. This person who left out important information in their profile:

14. This person who was unethically non-monogamous:

15. This person who got pissed at someone asking questions about their life:

16. This person who spoke in riddles:

17. And lastly, this person who was turned off very, very easily:

So??

It’s no wonder so many people are throwing in the towel. Dating apps can feel like a series of mini-disappointments, leaving some to wonder if meeting someone “the old-fashioned way” might actually be easier. Whether you’re taking a break from the swipes or powering through with hope, these dating app screenshots show exactly why some people are saying, “Maybe online dating isn’t for me after all.”