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You can’t tell someone to just put themselves out there without adding that anything can happen. Especially online, where nobody is obliged to explain themselves, or even stick around, because ghosting is easier than having an awkward five-minute conversation.
When browsing Reddit to see what the situation on dating apps looks like right now, we came across a ton of funny, cringey, and outright bizarre screenshots that people had shared from their experiences.
Some of them were creative bios, others were rude interactions, and we also found profile pictures that made us wonder how anyone thought they were a good idea in the first place. After seeing enough of them, we figured they were worth sharing with you, too.
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#1
10/10 Bio Lmao 🤣
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#2
A Mind Blowing Date Idea
A survey of 1,000 American dating app users revealed that first impressions are key. According to its results, almost a quarter of respondents stated that they spend just 31 to 60 seconds assessing another user’s profile.
Meanwhile, 21% felt one to two minutes was more their speed, and 20% believed it takes them more than five minutes.
However, just 12% of people reported being able to decide to match or not to match in less than 30 seconds.
#3
My Friend Gave Me Permission To Post The Message She Got Last Night
#4
Been Back On Tinder For 24hrs, Already Sick Of It
#5
Good Lord (I Unmatched Regardless)
The study also discovered that women are more likely to share screenshots of their matches’ profiles with friends, with more than half (51%) admitting to it, while just 44% of men claimed they had done the same.
From a generational standpoint, 62% of Gen Z respondents admitted to doing this. By comparison, only 32% of Baby Boomers had shared profiles that caught their eye.
#6
I've Entered A Completely New Domain Of Rejection, Negative Likes
#7
Am I Weird For Thinking This Is A Bad Idea
#9
There's No Wrong Answer!
So, given the fact that people have about two minutes to impress someone with their dating profile, what are the biggest “icks” to avoid?
When asked which qualities in a dating profile would make users less likely to match with someone, the top factors were negativity or bitterness in their bio (70%) and overly edited or filtered pictures (63%).
Placing too much emphasis on material possessions was also a major turn-off (62%), followed by a lack of effort put into the profile (60%) and poor grammar and spelling (60%).
#10
If You Don’t Want Cow Puns Don’t Wear A Cow Outfit
#11
Because The Other One Wasn’t Bad Enough
#12
Are The French Okay 😭
Bobert Robertson 3 days ago
If I wasn't married and I was in the market, I would definitely be intrigued here.
#13
Is It The Eyebrow Slit?
Brittania Kelli 2 days ago
He's not the problem here. Who still assumes a well groomed man is gay in 2026?
On the flip side, the top dating profile attribute that makes a person more likely to match with someone is having a good sense of humor (82%).
Having hobbies, interests, or pastimes was also a major plus (80%), as was portraying a good sense of style.
Also scoring highly were showing an interest in travel (71%) and featuring a pet in a photo (65%).
#15
Unsolicited Opinion In My Messages. He Had To Like Me To Send Me This
#16
These Dudes All Act Like It's Women's Fault They Can't Get Laid And Then Do This. The First Gif Says "I'd Like To Strap You To My Face And Say The Alphabet." Not Even A Heyyyy First. He Unmatched Me Immediately
Binky Melnik 2 days ago
I don’t understand "I'd Like To Strap You To My Face And Say The Alphabet." If it’s a variation on c*********s some were taught, NO. Nooooo! No! Please god NOOOOOOO.”
#17
Had A Really Good First Date, But Got Hit With The “Take Me Shopping & Fancy Dinners To Start” To See If We’ll Date
Min (she/her) 2 days ago
At least she waves her flags early. Would've been better if she had done so before he wasted time and money on the first date.
“Many sites use algorithms to help select matches for you. While these can certainly help in presenting you with, and connecting you to people similar to you, they cannot predict relationship longevity or success,” says Marisa T. Cohen, Ph.D., a psychology professor, relationship researcher, and author of From First Kiss to Forever: A Scientific Approach to Love.
“My best advice for online dating is to relax and enjoy the process (yes, easier said than done, I know),” Cohen adds.
“Approaching each date as the ‘be all end all’ can be problematic. Even if we answer all of the quizzes, trust in the algorithms, and get to know a person ... prior to meeting, there is something above and beyond what the numbers and email/text exchanges can predict that occurs when two people meet and interact with one another.”
#18
How To Lose A Girl In 1 Message
#19
Yeah, That's A Deal-Breaker
Elladine DesIsles 3 days ago
Three guesses as to which flavour of politics she loves learning about...
#20
I’m Getting Mixed Signals…
astheshadowsfall 3 days ago
Easy enough, needing to fear the boogie man to be into someone? Yeah, I'm looking elsewhere.
#21
Removed/ Ignored For Not Wanting To Be Picked Up On The First Date?
#23
Maybe I’m Too Woke But Why The Hell Is That Your Opener
#24
Found My Match Hahah
Giraffe Sitter 3 days ago
The first one isn’t even good Python because rich and old won’t give any response.
#25
I’m Tired Boss
#26
She Wants Me To Be A Natural Disaster?
#27
I Think I Messed Up
Elladine DesIsles 3 days ago
If this was a line, yes, he thoroughly messed it up. If it wasn't a line, it's just plain creepy.
#28
I Mean There’s No Need To Be So Harsh
#29
Because I Say Don't Match With Me If You're Maga. Dis You, Boo?
#30
A Wonderful Human Being
#31
Harrizzment?
#32
I'm 35. This Isn't My First Rodeo 🤣
Arthur Waite 2 days ago
When success is so unusual, they don't know how to follow-up. Sad, really.
#33
AI Generated Responses
#34
I’ve Been Recruited 🫡
#36
Gentlemen, There's A Line In Here Somewhere But I'm Blanking
#37
My Profile Says I Like Reading True Crime In Bed….ummm What LOL
#38
Alright Maybe I'm Not Made For It 😭💀
#39
I Think I Didn’t Talk About Taco Bell Enough
#40
What Is A ‘Nesting Partner’?
#41
I Couldn’t Imagine Being Ungrateful For A Date Paying For Me To Show Up
#42
Her Bio Just Had An Orangutan Emoji So I Had To Make The Best Of It
Liliana Spiro 2 days ago
Efficient and obviously they're on the same page. A good start, I guess...
#43
Why Bother??
#44
I Collected These Within 30 Minutes Of Each Other. Ladies, Please, Please Let This Trend End Quickly
#46
I Think I Found A Legitimate Pick Up Line
#48
It Had To Be Done
#49
Can You Review My Profile? Nooo Match LOL. 29m
Liliana Spiro 2 days ago (edited)
For the non-Swedish speaking Pandas, the text underneath the picture says "About me", and "I like to bike!!"
#50
Profile Review
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The_Nicest_Misanthrope 2 days ago
Didn't understand a lotta these, but the ones I did made me SO glad I uninstalled Hinge
Michael Largey 2 days ago
Sometimes it's a good thing to become unhinged. (It's always worked for me.)
Load More Replies... The_Nicest_Misanthrope 2 days ago
Didn't understand a lotta these, but the ones I did made me SO glad I uninstalled Hinge
Michael Largey 2 days ago
Sometimes it's a good thing to become unhinged. (It's always worked for me.)
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