25 Weird And Creepy Messages I've Actually Received That Show The Harsh Realities Of Being A Woman On Dating Apps
When I moved to NYC, I decided it was time to hop back on the ol' dating apps and see what the city has to offer. Spoiler alert: It's not going well.
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Since you may be wondering...here are the photos I use across my Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble profiles!
And, here's the bio I currently have on Tinder. My Hinge and Bumble bios are some variation of the exact same thing. I didn't really customize from app-to-app (except I mention how badly I want a french bulldog on the other profiles).
Here are just a few of the most *charming* openers I've received thus far:
Side note: If I answered the message, I have my response included. Unfortunately, for most of these, I didn't have the energy to respond.
1.This guy who wasted no time:
Dream bigger, dude.
2.This embarrassing question:
It's just so...specific.
3.This guy, whose bio said to "expect a corny pickup line," NOT a horny pickup line:
Should've seen that one coming, TBH.
4.This overwhelming opener:
Refreshingly nice, but still a bit much.
5.This question that made me ask, "Whatever happened to hello???":
Sighhhhhh.
6.This innocent question that took a turn:
I picked the question and answered it first, then saw his answer/opener later. I was just hoping we could bond over carbonara or chocolate chip cookies or something.
7.This question I was never gonna answer:
Maybe your wallet? Or your watch? Dude, come on.
8.This tongue guy:
...My tongue isn't out in any of my photos?
9.This opener that was not a leg opener:
I guess I appreciate the honesty.
10.This message that literally came in at 10:00 a.m. on a Monday:
Hey bud, did you send me this message while at work?
11.This one wish:
I hope so too.
12.This interesting way to flirt that almost worked. TBH:
I thought it was funny until my friend pointed out that it's actually kind of a weird way to try and get a woman to like you.
13.These compelling words from a 31-year-old man on a Tuesday night:
When words fail...
14.This direct approach that did not work:
IDK, it's just so aggressive.
15.This rather confusing request:
Hmm.
16.This warm invitation:
I'm good.
17.This guy whose dream I made come true:
I probably shouldn't have "provoked" the troll since it seems like he got off on it a bit...ew. I then realized that his seemingly kind and "woke" bio was purely bait. Ugh.
18.This disappointing use of rhyme:
Poetry.
19.This confusing question:
It started out promising. But then...what? Has ANYONE ever preferred high heels?
20.This wild opener that was sent by a 30-year-old man at noon on a Monday:
He really invited himself over to get high at noon on a Monday.
21.This jaw-dropper
"Pretty smile" would've maybe made me feel better, but "pretty mouth" was a little...odd?
22.This pressing question:
Is this how we get to know people now?
23.This scaredy cat who never elaborated:
Why do I look like trouble? 😅
24.This wild, Monday night request:
Bro, it's 6:00 p.m. I gotta go cook dinner.
25.Finally, this zinger from a man in his 30s...sigh:
It hurts.
Anywayyy, my profiles are still up, but I'm mostly on a break from swiping. 🤷♀️ Some people are really nice and cool on the apps too! Unfortunately, the experience as a whole can just be a bit draining. And, I know plenty of people are receiving even weirder and worse messages than I am! Stay safe out there folks, and if you want to share any of your dating app frustrations, let's chat in the comments!
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