18 Tweets About Dating That Are Humorous, Relatable, and Perhaps Even Inspiring for Your Next Date

A 28-year-old woman refused to “just be grateful” when her date acted like her feelings were optional. The night started sweet, then slowly turned into a series of tiny comments that felt like tests, not conversation.

Meanwhile, the guy kept waiting for “guys, say something” to magically apply to him. Every time she offered a clue, he missed it, and every time he tried, it landed wrong. Add in the whole vibe of “it’s obvious, but let him know just in case,” and you get that special kind of awkward where hope feels real, but the reality is fleeting.

By the end, they were both treating love like a lottery ticket, smiling for the cameras while quietly wondering what they were doing wrong.

1. He is informed in time:

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2. It's obvious, but let him know just in case:

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3. The hope and beautiful feeling of a new love... Enjoy while it lasts:

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4. True love expectations:

“We expect so much from our relationships these days. We want our partner to be a best friend, confidant, co-parent, and companion. Yet, this sets us up to be disappointed when our partner cannot fulfill our needs,” says licensed family therapist David Klow.

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5. Luckily, the feeling is fleeting:

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6. Listen to her:

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7. Fair enough, everything counts:

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8. Guys, say something:

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9. Probably everyone has been there...

"The positive aspects of narcissism, like charm, self-confidence, and assertiveness, seem to dominate the first impression. The rather undesirable aspects, like self-absorption, arrogance, and entitlement, are harder to recognize at first," says Emanuel Jauk, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of Graz in Austria.

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Brutal honesty got messy for my friend, check out the AITAH question about whether I should tell her dating choices were wrong.

10. It's a great idea, or maybe not?

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11. She just came to a conclusion; you should be grateful to her:

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12. It is innate:

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13. "It's fine, I still love you. If you even care."

“For long-lasting love, the more similarity (e.g., age, education, values, personality, hobbies), the better. Partners should be especially sure that their values match before getting into marriage,” says Kelly Campbell, Ph.D., associate professor of psychology and human development at California State University, San Bernardino.

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14. She just worries for his safety:

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15. An eye for an eye:

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16. This might be one of the best suggestions:

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17. Of course, they must; it's an implied rule:

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18. Let her be in delusion; it's nicer that way:

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That’s when things got complicated for the guy who kept silent, even after she basically handed him the answer with “it’s obvious, but let him know just in case.”

Right after the “hope and beautiful feeling of a new love” high, she went full “she just came to a conclusion, you should be grateful to her,” and he did not recover.

Then the conversation jumped to “guys, say something,” but all he managed was an “it’s fine, I still love you, if you even care” kind of response.

By the time she delivered the “let her be in delusion, it’s nicer that way” energy, he was left wondering whether he should’ve said anything earlier.

If you have something to add to these tweets, we would love to hear it. You can share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.

In any case, don't forget that dating is like playing the lottery. Many people have already won it, and you can be one of them too.

The date ends with both of them buying the same lottery ticket, just hoping the other person reads the numbers first.

Want the fallout from tough dating advice? Read how my friend reacted after I confronted her harsh standards.