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Ridiculous dating standards have become increasingly prevalent in today's complex dating landscape. From demanding and meticulously curated dating app profiles like Tinder to expecting a partner to fulfill an exhaustive checklist of physical, emotional, and financial criteria, these standards often overshadow genuine connections in a world that is already too dependent on technology.

For a lot of people, such unrealistic expectations can lead to disillusionment and missed opportunities for actually meaningful relationships, as the pursuit of perfection overshadows the beauty of embracing imperfections and discovering genuine compatibility between two people. That being said, it's crucial to strike a balance between having standards and boundaries that reflect personal values and being open to the unpredictability of love and human connection.

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Enough Said

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

🎶You don't get to pick and choose different a*s and bigger B00bs, If my eyes are brown or blue!!🎶

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The Beard Stays, But You Can Leave

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wise words to live by. Although I'd shave my beard when the temperature gets too hot to handle but good for the guy.

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Despite the standards that come with modern relationships, did you know that there is actually a subcategory for certain dating requirements? For example, the “Six-Six-Six” rule! Some people joke about finding someone who has at least a six-figure salary, is six feet tall, and has six-pack abs. And hey, while it's fine to have preferences, demanding all three can eliminate many potential partners who might be a perfect fit in other, more important ways.

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Where Do I Sign Up

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Oh, and since we are talking modern, have you ever thought about your social media presence? In case you didn't know, there are people who are expecting their potential date to have an Instagram-worthy life or a certain number of followers. This in turn can overshadow real-life interactions and the authentic moments that make relationships so meaningful to us in the first place.

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Yup

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Ael
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, yes, if you read 'Ask Aubrey' on Twitter, you regularly see Tinder screenshots exactly like that. Incels are wild.

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"Hi There, I'm A Red Flag. Date Me"

"Hi There, I'm A Red Flag. Date Me"

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Another thing that is rather common when it comes to dating standards is simply expecting someone to have no romantic history. Not only is that unrealistic but it also denies the growth and experiences that past relationships often bring to the table between two people who want to form something deeper.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not high dating standards, he wasn't interested in someone with kids in the first place and wanted to be an a*s and give harsh remark.

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A Friend Started App Dating... Incel Ensued

A Friend Started App Dating... Incel Ensued

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These people shouldn't be ridiculed. They should be thanked for being direct and praised their honesty and declined further dating. Otherwise they will finally change their ways and hide how f****d up they are and will finally find some victim whom they will be able to control. This way everyone's warned and can back easily before any harm is done :)

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She Dodged A Bullet With This Sociopath

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Unsolicited Feedback From My Sisters Date. Spent The Whole Time Talking About How Smart He Is, And Ordered A Kids Meal At Lunch

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The Absolute Audacity... Do People Actually Fall For This?

The Absolute Audacity... Do People Actually Fall For This?

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I Need .. I Need... A Mother

I Need .. I Need... A Mother

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You poor child. Do you really think your mother is going to teach anyone how to take you away from her? Think, could there be a reason why she hasn't raised you to adulthood?

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Feel Like I Dodged A Bullet Here

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That’s What We Call A Miscalculation

That’s What We Call A Miscalculation

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He should ask her to put them up for adoption, like the braintrust at #1.

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Easy Tattoo Fix

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Why Are People Like This?

Why Are People Like This?

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't you love when the crazy don't hide it and you can easily avoid them without realizing they're crazy much later?

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Some People On Here Are Wildin

Some People On Here Are Wildin

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every time a woman ask about height needs to be asked about weight in return.

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Your Phone Says A Lot About You

Your Phone Says A Lot About You

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And again, crazy revealed themselves early. Just got to be happy it's so early.

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

#5?!?! Did he just add to his list of criterion that he requires ràpè in his relationship?!?!? 😳

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Tell Me You Don't Go Outside Without Telling Me You Don't Go Outside

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait wait wait. Has never thought of a man sexually, but always begging to get filled with his seed? Whaaaaa?

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The Entitlement

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She Unmatched Soon After, So She Wasn't Joking

She Unmatched Soon After, So She Wasn't Joking

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why is it that in so many of these cases, people lash out at the other person even though that other person said nothing rude or called them names? Such horrible behavior! It's been years since I've dated on the Internet, and I tried my best to be civil if I wasn't interested. Now, when I look at these, I wonder if I'll ever manage to get into online dating again... yeesh...

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A Real Charmer

A Real Charmer

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Ael
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Indoctrinated by the left", yeah, took a lot of indoctrination to get me choose the side that doesn't want to turn me into a breeding mare and sex slave. ^^

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The 7 Guys In Her City That Meet Those Requirements Are Married, Or Not On Tinder Or Swiped Left Lol

The 7 Guys In Her City That Meet Those Requirements Are Married, Or Not On Tinder Or Swiped Left Lol

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Fat Harry
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah well, I wouldn't meet her specification as I'm only 6' and definitely not fit. But then she wouldn't meet my specification of being sane, so we're equal.

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Alpha Male Waiting, Anyone Ready ?

Alpha Male Waiting, Anyone Ready ?

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Modern Dating

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When men say "submissive" do they think it's a good word? Because if someone asked me to be submissive I would be insulted and quite pissed off

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The Beard Within Is Strong With This One

The Beard Within Is Strong With This One

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The only people that should be responding to this bio are the Police and maybe National Guard.

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Just It’s Time To Eating Nails Then Because “That’s What Real Men Do”

Just It’s Time To Eating Nails Then Because “That’s What Real Men Do”

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was probably trying to end the day on a sweet note after dating your sour behind...

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Every Woman Would Be An "Older Woman" When You Act Like An Entitled Child

Every Woman Would Be An "Older Woman" When You Act Like An Entitled Child

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All The Men Making Less Than $500k Are Saved From This Psycho. Win

All The Men Making Less Than $500k Are Saved From This Psycho. Win

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You: Have moneyyyy! Me: Doesn't even know the difference between your and you're.

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This Is Kinda D**kish Right?

This Is Kinda D**kish Right?

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If he's having that much problems with asking 2 questions in one message, I'm not sure that he's a winner..

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Dating In Your 40s

Dating In Your 40s

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7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is sarcastic... the last line is "With all this mentioned [..] why I remain single [...]

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Facebook Dating

Facebook Dating

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Fat Harry
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She's looking for educated people that are both Republican and religious? Good luck with that.

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It's The Entitlement For Me

It's The Entitlement For Me

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

....ahhh I prefer men without any hair down there, so shave that for me first

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Turns Out Compassion For Others = Incapable Of Satisfying Women

Turns Out Compassion For Others = Incapable Of Satisfying Women

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meanwhile alt-right chuds like Ben Shapiro or Jordan Peterson straight up don't believe in female orgasm since they haven't witnessed it yet.

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Look At This A**bag

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not body shaming you Bruce but I don't do bushy eyebrows & receding hairlines

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Men Complain About Not Getting Matches But Their Bios Are This…

Men Complain About Not Getting Matches But Their Bios Are This…

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Conservative Men Can Be So Misogynistic That I Can No Longer Tell The Difference Between Reality And Satire

Conservative Men Can Be So Misogynistic That I Can No Longer Tell The Difference Between Reality And Satire

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It’s You I Wanna Fill Up Not Your Car Babe

It’s You I Wanna Fill Up Not Your Car Babe

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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You could pay for that cup of tea & gas showing your feet on only fans, without a bf

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Average Gen Z Dating Experience

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