“Need White Babies”: 63 Awful Texts That Prove (Once Again) That Dating Has Gone Down The Drain

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a baby carriage. Yeah, right.

Maybe that's how simple things used to be. But nowadays, it's a whole different ball game. Our parents might have had to kiss a few frogs before finding their princes or princesses. But outside of the digital age, they were spared the nightmare of reading and responding to outrageous texts from the depths of dating hell.

Many people agree that finding love in today's times is not for the faint of heart. In fact, the latest Singles in America study revealed that nearly all 5,000 respondents polled —including 91% of men and 94% of women— think the current dating environment is more difficult than ever.

Many are so fed up with it all that they've thrown in the towel... Only to come back again for more dating drama.

The Singles In America survey reveals that 53% of singles reported dating burnout and 46% took breaks to recharge. 64% said they came back with a clearer idea of what they want. One reason people are taking a temporary step back from dating might be because of tempers flaring.

"Singles overwhelmingly agree that there’s more risk of anger when you reject a potential partner and less authenticity displayed in dating profiles that makes it harder to find alignment in matches," notes the survey. 70% of respondents agreed that anger over rejection is rising.

Despite the perception nowadays that many people are just looking for a quick fling, the survey found that 62% of respondents are genuinely seeking a committed, exclusive relationship.

Folk are divided over whether online dating is helping their cause. According to data from the Pew Research Center, about 42% of U.S. adults say online dating has made the search for a long-term partner easier, while 22% say it has made the search for a long-term partner or spouse more difficult. 32% feel it hasn’t made any difference at all.

"Single people are increasingly interested in long-term relationships rather than casual encounters," reports Forbes, citing data from eharmony’s dating statistics, which revealed that 35% of online daters consider serious relationships a high priority.

But not everyone feels safe seeking love online. "The share of U.S. adults who say online dating is generally a very or somewhat safe way to meet people has dipped slightly since 2019, from 53% to 48%," notes Pew Research Center's site. "Women are more likely than men to say online dating is not too or not at all safe."

We're often told that communication is key when it comes to relationships. And that's no different during the very early stages of dating.

According to the Match.com Singles in America survey, singles are getting lost in translation (so too speak) far too often. There's a lot of miscommunication going on, and it's muddying the waters.

43% of those polled said expectations for casual vs. serious relationships are misaligned. 41% said communication styles cause confusion, and 39% noted differences in emotional availability.

If you're still brave enough to date, after scrolling through this list, you might want to pay attention to how they text, and how you text back...

According to those over at Elite Daily, texting can tell you all you need to know about a new potential suitor. "Texting can be the first indicator of what a person is like when you start dating, especially now that we all meet by exchanging numbers with strangers whose faces we swiped via algorithm," notes the site. "Are their texts including lots of vowels? They seem friendly. Are they overzealous with their 'LOLs'? No thank you. Emoji game 100? Yes please."

New York State licensed clinical psychologist Suzanne Lachmann warns that you should never text anything too provocative.

"When you make the leap into saying things or sharing pics that are intimate or provocative before really knowing someone, there is a good chance that you’re not enhancing but rather sabotaging the possibility of expanding this texting relationship into a meaningful connection in real life," the expert explains.

She adds that while texting provocative words or pics may get their attention or create a spark, it can also backfire. They may end the relationship before it even begins, or you could be left feeling vulnerable and obsessed with what they’re doing with your texts.

Lachmann also warns against texting too much personal information too soon. Steer clear of discussing the current potential relationship or any previous relationships. Do not discuss the babies you're dreaming of having with them, or how you've already planned your wedding.

"With someone new, you don’t yet know their boundaries, their comfort with sharing thoughts and feelings, and they don’t know yours, so there is ample opportunity for misinterpretation, confusion, or falling into a TMI trap," explains the expert.

And if you're looking for more advice on what not to do when texting a date, you'll find it on pretty much any of the cringe screenshots featured on this list!