'Can we wrap this up? I have another date at 8': Redditors share the worst things people said on first dates

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Feb 9, 2023 4:00 PM EST

On this next installment from the wild world of dating, we've got a series of horrible first date stories for you. Keep scrolling below to have a look at the current state of modern love. When you're finished, check out these top choosing beggars of the week!

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  • 01

    Here we go!

    Font - r/AskReddit Posted by u/batmanstitty 22 hours ago What's the worst thing a person has said to you while on a date? 2.9k Comments + Award
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  • 02

    Well, we don't mind that you're a jerk!

    Rectangle - StrangersWithAndi 17 hr. ago "I don't mind that you're... you know." *waves hand vaguely at my body* 2.5k Reply Share
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  • 03

    Girl, just order McDonald's or something!

    Font - Hotman 22 hr. ago After ordering a really expensive meal and drink, after I had offered to buy dinner. Plate: 50 dollars. Drink: 25. Like holy admit I went with it until: "I want to date someone like you but not you, I was going to tell you earlier but I was hungry" then she went and made plans with another dude for after our meal. I went to the bathroom and then snuck out when our food was brought. I dunno how she paid for that because I ordered something equally as expensive. I know you
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  • 04

    Oops! Slipped up there, didn't you?

    Facial expression - parkinglotguy. 22 hr. ago "Wow, my boyfriend would love this place!" 2.3k Reply Share
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  • 05

    Awful man, Awful family

    Font - LosNava 22 hr. ago We had a fun night having a personal date and then we pull up to his house for his birthday party, where I'm about to meet his family for the first time. He turns to me and says, "Oh btw my parents don't like Mexicans." I am Mexican. 1.8k Reply Share
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  • 06

    The absolute nonsense that comes out of people's mouths!

    Rectangle - bonjelascott 19 hr. ago wistfully after 2 wines... "God, you are so amazing, such a shame you look like that." 1.7k Reply Share
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  • 07

    Wow, he really made sure to cover all aspects of you!

    Font - Any 20 hr. ago Presentation2958. "you're ugly and your art sucks" Got me both from the outside and inside.. 1.6k Reply Share
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  • 08

    Was this in the 1960s or something?

    Font - STOP Taney34 - 21 hr. ago First date, I order a mocktail and he says, "I'm not going to pay for your drinks unless there's alcohol in them." 1.2k Reply Share
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  • 09

    Some boomer is reading this and muttering "your generation!"

    Font - Necessary_Board_3116- 22 hr. ago It wasn't what was said, but what was not said, because her face was buried in her phone screen the whole evening. She was shocked when I told her that we would not be going out again. 1.1k Reply Share
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  • 10

    That is so much information, I can't even begin to unpack it!

    Font - thedivinemissemm 17 hr. ago First date from a dating app. I could tell he was maybe a touch too desperate based on the texts we exchanged. However, he was also whip smart and almost finished with grad school, so I still agreed to go out. We didn't have a spark, which I noticed immediately. On the other hand, he was oblivious to it. No big deal. Then, he suggests a walk after dinner. I agree like an idiot. On that walk he proceeds to tell me that his ex girlfriend cheated on him, that he t
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  • 11

    I hope you have a sibling...

    Font - na OliveVizsla 17 hr. ago "I can tell you are an only child because you have major personality flaws". 997 Reply Share
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  • 12

    You don't think?! You had 12 years to think about it!

    Font - uniquestar2000 · 22 hr. ago On a date with my wife, 12 years in. "I don't think I love you anymore". Out of the blue. 998 Reply Share
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  • 13

    Bit presumptuous, especially when you smell like that...

    Font - randommusicfan 16 hr. ago . "So, aren't you going to invite me to your place? I bought you lunch. You kind of owe me." from a guy I met ONCE and had breath so bad I am surprised it didn't melt the fork. 760 Reply Share
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  • 14

    Do I sense a little insecurity?

    Font - Waste_Coat_4506 15 hr. ago We were about the same height and he said I could never wear heels around him. Little did he know, I can I want. do what the 603 Reply Share
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  • 15

    Pretty sure this is the premise of a horror movie

    Font - Jynxed Out 16 hr. ago "If we do this long term, I'm gonna call the shots, you won't work, you'll stay home and raise the kids, you won't be allowed to leave the house and only have friends over that I approve of, you'll have life 360 on your phone with me being the only one to access it, and we'll sell your car too so you have money to buy the heels I want you to wear and the makeup you'll wear everyday" so I took a hard pass 491 Reply Share
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  • 16

    He brought his MOTHER? NO! RUN!

    Font - londonmyst 18 hr. ago That his mother was here, she was looking forward to chatting with me and would be drinking mango juice. The jerk forgot his wallet but remembered to bring along his mother. Apparently the latter is still his blind date MO. 444 Reply Share
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  • 17

    Do cheaters even try to hide it anymore?

    Font - Free_will_enthusiast 19 hr. ago After hanging out for about 16 hours at her place, talking and later making out, she tells me: "Hey did you know I have a boyfriend?" Took me 10 seconds to realize what she said and ask WTF. 429 Reply Share
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  • 18

    Ah, the harsh realities of the modern dating world!

    Rectangle - california-whiskey. 20 hr. ago "can we wrap this up i have another date at 8" i f hate tinder 380 Reply Share
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  • 19

    Add this to the "men are trash" pile!

    Font - lupum121 19 hr. ago 'You don't want any more kids? Don't worry, I'll change your mind and you'll enjoy carrying my child.' There was no second date and I ended up having to block him everywhere. 350 Reply Share
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  • 20

    Well, that's just unbecoming...

    Font - CavalloScuro 22 hr. ago Talked about how much money her family had. I guess she thought it mattered or was trying to impress but it didn't. 340 Reply Share
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  • 21

    How Steve Carell in Crazy Stupid Love of him

    Font - switchkity 22 hr. ago Listed all the reasons he was getting divorced, and how toxic the relationship was T298 Reply Share
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  • 22

    You have to hand it to her: she's honest!

    Font - AllBadAnswers "I'm not even picky anymore, I'm just looking for somebody to knock me up." 22 hr. ago First and LAST date. 294 Reply Share
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  • 23

    Well, this is just one giant YIKES situation!

    Font - Foghorn Legday 19 hr. ago On a first date, a guy told me all about his past struggles with alcoholism and how he got sober. As he was on his 2nd beer. That's gonna be a no from me 278 Reply Share
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