15+ Jaded Daters Share the Worst Things About Dating Nowadays

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Ally Perry • Writer and Editor
Aug 22, 2023 8:00 PM EDT

Almost everywhere you look on the internet, there are people complaining about the state of modern dating. Incels bemoan that miraculously, being a jerk means they can't get laid, and some women are so desperate to find a 'provider' that they insist an ice cream for a first date just isn't good enough. Everyone is too eager to ghost at the first sign of difficulty, and not willing to treat us all like the precious catch that we are. To listen to some, you would think love and romance had never been more difficult.

I'm inclined to disagree. While it might have been easier to find a partner in offline times, that doesn't necessarily mean that couples were happier. However, no one can deny that the dating scene today has its issues. This is what was discussed in a recent Twitter thread, where the problems of contemporary romance were hashed out in detail. Being in a relationship can be great, but it isn't everything!

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    Font - Kay Réion @itskayreion Follow What's the worst part of dating in this generation?
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    Font - Kay Réion @itskayreion. 5d Replying to @itskayreion Very few ppl taking commitment seriously
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    Human body - Hi, Barbie! @hon_eycomb 4d Replying to @itskayreion Men thinking they're the ones being courted. .
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    Mammal - Adrian Dash @Dashadrian2. 5d Replying to @itskayreion Couples act like they have to emulate other couples instead of having their own standards
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    Font - Vuyelwa @vuyelwachabs. 4d Replying to @itskayreion Implementing things from social media that won't work for the relationship, without understanding the dynamics of their own.
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    Product - Mr. SRT @TysBurnerAcc Nobody has a clear picture of who they're dealing with. They could be with you everyday and live a double life. 2d ●
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    Font - spicebae @spicebae_ 3d everyone thinks they're the prize and everyone should climb mountains to prove to them that they're worthy, everyone's on edge, everyone living in past pain, everyone's got trust issues, everyone is just stuck in the same place they got their heartbroken...
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    Human body - Mlungu @ndux_m.3d Men are never truthful about their intentions with you.
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    Font - $agiterrorist @karlaalee24 1. Y'all date people that don't really like you. 2. Everything is superficial & transactional. ● 3d 3. Zero communication. People don't like to work things out & just leave after one disagreement. 4. Social media has y'all gassed & thinking you have hella options.
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    Font - @soulmuva 3d Sameerah People rather communicate their issues and emotions that they have with their partner to strangers on social media, rather than actually communicate properly with their partner about them. And then get mad when their partner doesn't know what's bothering them. ●
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    Rectangle - The Petite Cook @ClaireZDuri Follow The illusion of having options has made this generation act anyhow in relationships coz they feel they can leave and on to the next.
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    Font - k@krownnist. 4d the putting myself first attitude turning into a lack of compassion & empathy for another person. you owe people you are with a lot. honestly, loyalty, understanding, empathy, support. real relationships cant be casual & detached, they require vulnerability.
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    Font - Big Body Barbie @gymgirllex. 4d A vast majority of people don't have emotional intelligence.
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    Font - frank bullitt @the_blueprint 4d. people dating for an audience instead of themselves ●
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    Plant - SLIM @_slimarella_.4d seems like everybody likes the idea of dating but put in zero effort to maintain a healthy relationship.
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    Font - Financial Analyst Ba... @queend236 Follow 1. People want "postable" relationships (baecations, gifts, a 6'2 bearded man with abs/a slim thick girl, zero problems) 2. People are just NOT SMART/kind. And their career means nothing. Back then, if you dated a doctor, that MEANT something. Now??? You can date an Ivy League med school grad and they can be online bullying people in the comments and asking dumbass questions about racism. 3. Outside costs $300 4. People rush into relationships bec
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