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These 30 Women Shared Their Experience With Dating Apps And What Counts As A Red Flag
Throughout all of history, dating has always been a difficult thing. However, with the advent of modern technology, dating has become even more confusing despite the fact that now all it takes to go on a first date with someone is a few swipes and clicks on your phone. But if you think that means that every date is going to involve romantic hand-holding, gazing into each other’s eyes, and drinking hot cocoa while watching snowflakes swirl outside your window, you’re wrong.
Dating apps have made the dating landscape very difficult to navigate and some people end up having bad experiences. Fortunately, the women of Twitter have banded together and compiled a list of some of the best dating app red flags—things that let you know that a certain person is probably best avoided.
Scroll down, upvote your fave tips, and share them with your friends. Let everyone know in the comments if you have any other pieces of advice about what counts as a red flag on dating apps!
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Women started pouring their hearts out and sharing their personal red flags with the internet after Beth McColl posted her personal tips on whom to avoid based on their bios and behavior. A lot of women focused on explaining what certain phrases that people post on their bios actually mean from their experience.
Whether we love them or loathe them, dating apps have turned dating into a whole other beast. Some people use apps like Tinder for finding long-term relationships and you wouldn’t believe how many of my friends have gone on just one date and then settled down with that person, moving in together after just a few months. It’s the last thing you’d expect from Tinder.
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The Girl on Fire 5 years ago
What? This is a huge generalization. First of all, some people just hate talking about politics and political parties. Second of all, it is not every guy's chief aim with dating to "get laid".
While others have been using online dating so much that they’ve got what’s known as dating app fatigue. More and more people are relying on the internet to help meet potential dates, so there’s less of a feeling that you’re taking a risk and making a genuine connection when compared to asking someone out in real life.
Dear Pandas, what do you think of dating apps? Do you have any advice for people who are new to online dating? Do you prefer asking someone out in real life or over the internet? Share your thoughts with all the other readers.
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Dervon Browne 5 years ago
I think any real women is literal, there are like 3 to 1 fake profiles for females in these sites. Plus the real women respond less. So you're actually not sure if the're real profiles
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Kathy Baylis 5 years ago (edited)
The long list always describes a woman who only exists in his fantasies and never in any reality—-and of course his appearance shouldn’t matter. Get a sex doll, incel, and leave real women alone.
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Olivia 5 years ago
hhh my god my biggest dating app pet hate XD A child can't consent to their photos appearing on a dating app, if I grew up then learnt my uncle/aunt had a photo with me on a dating app I'd be pretty hacked off. Lots of weirdos out there, keep kids off your dating photos pls D: D: D: auto no from me
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The Alchemist 5 years ago
Why is sarcasm a flag? I see women with that in their bio quite often
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Hiker Chick 5 years ago
LOL, one of my date's profile photos were at least 10 years old, judging by the difference in hair and weight when I met him IRL. When I declined a second date he accused me of not being genuine. Look in the mirror, buddy.
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Kaley Jacobs 5 years ago
Ana J, she's talking about her OWN experiences on Tinder and sharing. Not assuming to talk about things you've been through.
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Camil Gagnon 5 years ago
This one does sound bitter, but dating apps do have a lot uninteresting small talk happening in them.
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SashaAlexandra 5 years ago (edited)
Well, its kind of rude about profile pics and i bet he just copied that from somewhere but he is right. Picture must be real. You don't want to spend an evening with a man who is obviously dissapointed that your look is very different from your pics.
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Dippin Dot 5 years ago
Disagree. I am not mean, but very sarcastic. There is a huge difference. I mean, a lot of the comments I put on BP are sarcastic! (and I note them as such).
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Conrad Strucker 5 years ago
what's wrong with looking for the pam to my jim besides the fact that no one will ever live up to jim halpert
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The Girl on Fire 5 years ago
A lot of people in this list need to learn that just because you personally dislike something doesn't mean it's a "red flag" and wrong.
Dirk Daring 5 years ago
While I agree all of these behaviors are obnoxious, I do have to say that I've seen a version of almost every one of these entries in a lot of women's profiles.
Uncommon Boston 5 years ago
Agreed, once I registered as a guy to see my competition, scary.
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Giovanni 5 years ago (edited)
I've been on Tinder for a year and an half before quitting, tried everything, got three unremarkable dates with two different ladies. The only way to win at this game is not to play
Kaisu 5 years ago
Giovanni, I'm sorry your experiences with online dating have been bad and I really hope you find what you're looking for!
Load More Replies... The Girl on Fire 5 years ago
A lot of people in this list need to learn that just because you personally dislike something doesn't mean it's a "red flag" and wrong.
Dirk Daring 5 years ago
While I agree all of these behaviors are obnoxious, I do have to say that I've seen a version of almost every one of these entries in a lot of women's profiles.
Uncommon Boston 5 years ago
Agreed, once I registered as a guy to see my competition, scary.
Load More Replies... Giovanni 5 years ago (edited)
I've been on Tinder for a year and an half before quitting, tried everything, got three unremarkable dates with two different ladies. The only way to win at this game is not to play
Kaisu 5 years ago
Giovanni, I'm sorry your experiences with online dating have been bad and I really hope you find what you're looking for!
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