What are the most unexpected strange online dating stories?

The most unexpected thing could be finding out the person you've been chatting with is a completely different gender than they claimed. It's happened before where someone thought they were talking to a woman but it turned out to be a man catfishing.

Well, there was this case where a couple met online. They decided to meet in person. But when they met, the guy was wearing a full - body animal costume just like he always did in his online profile pictures. It was so strange that the girl didn't know how to react at first.

Often, people encounter those who are just looking for a one - night stand while they were seeking a serious relationship. They get lured in by sweet talk and false promises. For instance, a woman might think she's on a real date with a potential long - term partner, but the man just wants to get her into bed and disappears right after. It's a very disheartening experience in online dating.

A couple met through online dating. On their first date, they went to a park. The guy had brought a kite but didn't know how to fly it. He ended up running around like crazy while the kite just crashed into the ground multiple times. The girl found it so cute and they both had a great laugh. That clumsy moment actually brought them closer.

The unexpected connections are interesting. For example, two people from completely different backgrounds finding common interests like in the case where a farmer and a city banker meet on an online dating platform and bond over their love for cooking.

One online dater thought she was chatting with a 25 - year - old. When they met, she found out he was actually 40. But instead of being disappointed, they had a long talk about how he used an old photo on his profile. They ended up becoming good friends and sharing many more funny stories.

One common type is the financial scam. Like I mentioned before, scammers ask for money for things like medical bills or travel expenses. Another is the identity theft scam. They may get enough information from you during the chats to steal your identity.

One common embarrassing thing is when there are technical glitches during a video date. For example, the camera freezes and you end up with a really funny, distorted face on the screen. Another is when you accidentally send a message meant for someone else to your online date. It can be really awkward.

One common horror story is catfishing. People use fake photos and identities. For example, a woman might think she's talking to a handsome, rich man, but in reality, it's someone completely different. Another is when people lie about their relationship goals. A person might say they want a long - term relationship but really just want a casual fling. And then there are those who are overly pushy or aggressive on the first date, like not respecting the other person's space or decisions.

One of my friends had a date where the person she met online said they were a chef. But when they went to a restaurant, the 'chef' made a huge fuss about the food, saying it was all wrong and trying to correct the real chef. It was so embarrassing and also funny in a way. And a bit horrifying to see someone act like that in public.