Finding love in this digital era is far from easy. With more websites and applications — in which we can essentially 'shop for people' — than we know what to do with, the influx leads to infinite choice, infinite possibility, and infinite encounters that are often so bizarre, they could be fictional. But by embracing the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of the online dating minefield, at least bad dates make great stories. Right?
Together with The Single Society, we are bringing you the hilarious, horrible, and awkward real-life stories from women currently navigating the world of online dating.
My worst dating story began one dreary afternoon. I arrived at a local sushi spot to meet Neil, a beguiling gentleman with a nicely sculpted physique whom I'd been chatting with via Bumble for the greater part of the month.
Neil worked in 'finance' (along with every other dude in NYC) and could never quite commit to a date because his job was simply 'too demanding.'
But alas, a date was set. Upon arrival, I was pleased to see Neil's physical appearance was indeed every bit as enticing as his profile, but I was slightly taken aback by his venue of choice.
This sushi restaurant, in particular, looked more like a take out joint or somewhere you would pop in to grab a quick/cheap lunch in the middle of the workday!
It certainly would not be my first choice for a first date, but I digress.
Neil and I posted up in a booth by the window and as the waitress approached Neil immediately whipped out a creased piece of paper from his wallet to present to her.
Neil had a Groupon deal for an unlimited sushi dinner for two for $18 per person.
I sympathize with the fact that dating — especially for men — can get quite expensive, so any efforts to make the process more economical should not be subject to judgment. Especially from someone like me, who carries a $1200 handbag, yet makes rent by the skin of my teeth. Don't judge me.
Overall, the date was relatively pleasant. Perhaps I've had better, but I've also had worse. At the end of our all-you-can-eat sushi meal, we decided to make plans for the following week for a second date...
But once again, Neil's job proved entirely too demanding to commit to a date. After several weeks of setting a date, postponing the date, canceling last minute, then starting the process over yet AGAIN, I'd had it.
I gave Neil a piece of my mind informing him that many people have demanding jobs and families yet still manage to not become a complete slave to their work. In other words, you're not THAT important.
After telling him I was sick of being discourteously blown off last minute I got ready to erase his number and move on with life as usual.
This little f*ck stick wants me to believe he made $45 million… As last year's 'bonus'…
Seriously?! A screenshot of his bank statement (which my guess is fake). Who……..DOES THAT?!
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