10 Dating Horror Stories To Prevent You From Downloading That App You Were Thinking About

We are all aware of how difficult dating can be, and almost everyone has at least one genuinely appalling horror story about a date that they enjoy sharing with others. Some do it for fun, while others want to make people aware of what is out there.

However, when we consider the stories available online, even some of our darkest situations may seem insignificant. Dating apps are a really convenient way to find a nice date.

A few swipes are all it takes to find yourself having cocktails with someone new and interesting at 8 PM on a workday. While there are many success stories of people using dating apps, there are also many nightmare tales.

In an effort to deter herself from installing dating apps once more, Twitter user NotsoScarySheri tweeted asking her followers to share their worst dating horror stories. Although many of them had nothing to do with people they met through dating apps, we're certain they succeeded because they were so terrible.

Dating can either be one of the most enjoyable activities or the catalyst for some of the most bizarre things you'll ever witness. Not just "oh no, we sat in awkward silence for about 15 seconds" strange.

We mean bizarre in the sense of someone opening their front door buck naked and wearing a condom. Are you still interested?

Here are some accounts of people's worst dates ever that we've gleaned from wading through dashed hopes, crushed dreams, and general romantic ickiness. View all the people's dating nightmare stories by scrolling down.

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A Twitter user asked people to share their dating horror stories to stop her from downloading another dating app

@NotsoScarySheri

1. 45 Y.O. skater boy

@therealinstereo

2. Run, woman, run!

@InKairos

3. That's the greatest proposal ever: Hey, you look like my dead wife. Marry me.

@KisBrink

4. Secret family... yeah, that will do it.

@daydrinktherain

5. Kneel in prayer about getting married...

@revokedonald

6. No dating honeymoon period here...

AnyDadInAmerica

7. Would you like to be the replacement boyfriend?

@jtjonniethomas9

8. It is okay. My ex won't bother us...

@GaryBCollins

9. Sounds so tempting...

@morganasmit25

10. That sounds scary...

@ShrinkRay1988

11. Get a good lawyer and take him out for dinner...

@Liliana18183555

We all have a right to love and be loved. Do you think what we're asking for is unreasonable?

But if you've ever been single—and we've all been at some point—you know what a blessing and a curse it can be. No matter what the media and applications that people download and then delete in a cycle of hope and sorrow would have us believe, let's face it: the dating game is not for the weak of heart.

The truth, however, is somewhere between the lines of true accounts from individuals who have made it through the most difficult dates. Although the level of awkwardness varies greatly from date to date, everyone who has had a horrible date has a funny (hopefully funny) recollection to share.

We hope this article has helped you learn about red flags you should keep an eye out for.