There was this guy who thought he had found the perfect match online. They had been talking for weeks. But on the date, the girl brought along her ex - boyfriend! She said she just wanted to make sure the new guy was better. It was so awkward and the poor guy felt like he had been used. This kind of situation is really among the worst in online dating.
One of the worst online dating stories I heard was when a girl showed up to a date and the guy she met was nothing like his pictures. He was at least 20 years older and about 50 pounds heavier. It was really a shock for her.
Well, here's another one. A guy met a girl online. They agreed to meet at a coffee shop. When he got there, she showed up with a whole bunch of her friends unannounced. It was really strange as he thought it was just going to be the two of them. And her friends were just as invasive, asking him all sorts of personal questions.
One common element is misrepresentation. Like people using old or heavily edited photos that don't look like them in real life. Another is dishonesty, such as hiding important facts like being married or having a criminal record.
Well, once I met a guy on a dating app. His profile picture was really nice, so I agreed to meet him. But when we met in person, he looked nothing like his picture. He was also super rude and kept talking about himself the whole time. He didn't even ask me a single question about myself. It was a total disaster.
I once went on an online date with someone who lied about their job. They said they were a successful lawyer but in reality, they worked part - time at a fast - food joint. And they were so full of themselves during the date, talking about their 'big cases' which were all made up. It was a huge let - down.
For me, it's when you meet someone who has completely misrepresented themselves. Like they say they're single but actually they're in a relationship. It's a huge waste of time and can be really hurtful.
Lack of real - life chemistry is also a big problem. Sometimes people seem great online but when they meet in person and get married, there's no real spark. They might realize they don't actually like each other's physical presence or habits. This can lead to a very unhappy and short - lived marriage. Just think, if two people can't stand to be in the same room for long, how can the marriage survive? It's a recipe for disaster.
One horror story is when a guy met someone online who seemed perfect at first. They planned a date, but when they met in person, the other person was extremely rude and judgmental about his appearance. He spent the whole date making mean comments.