33 Memes That Swipe Right into the Realities of Online Dating

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Kim Cohen
Jan 10, 2024 6:00 PM EST

If you're part of the wonderfully weird world of dating apps, you'll know that it really is one wild world. But! We all know how to have  a much needed laugh and this week, we're going to do just that at some of the realities we all go through on dating apps. To make it happen, we've rounded up 33 memes that we can all relate to -  because love in the age of algorithms is anything but conventional!

From the conversation not going anywhere, to constantly swiping left, and to mastering the art of the witty comeback, these memes highlight the quirky, unexpected, and downright hilarious elements of swiping, matching, and sometimes, sighing. 

So ladies, it's time to start scrolling but before you do - brace yourselves for some real laugh out loud moments and to dive head first into the comical reality of online dating – where swiping right is just the beginning of the digital love adventure. Enjoy! 

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    When you match and all they say is "Hey"
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    Me after spending my evening swiping left on dating apps:
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    Every guy's Bumble profile is like: casual height casually educated casual pet owner casually nonreligious III casually liberal casual drinker casual Taurus casually looking for something casual
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    When you're trying to see his red flags but he's over 6 ft
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    idealpiper @idealpiper Dating apps are basically just like a Sears catalog but of people who will disappoint you & waste your time
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    my profile pic on Tinder @tinder_on_da_rock how I look swiping through the app & responding to messages 34%
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    Sara K. Runnels @omgskr Dudes' bios on dating apps be like Jimothy, 37 Boat captain Straight Seattle Im Jimothy and im a boat captain from Seattle. I have lived for 37 years & i like boats and being straight wow thank u, I learned so much in your gorgeous essay
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    Hinge: someone liked you! The person who liked me: PANI
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    4Livs @4Livs All of these guys looking to meet women at bars and on dating apps... Saturday Morning @4Livs HomeGoods You're welcome.
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    Dating apps: Upload several clear & recent photos of yourself The four pictures guys upload:
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    Justin Hoff @jahoff Take a good look at the worst photo on their dating profile because that's who is showing up on the date.
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    Tinder Profile Pic When you meet them in person
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    Dating apps and The Bachelor have a lot in common...mostly just the fact that you know the guy you're seeing is talking to 25 other women.
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    Tinder match: What do you do for fun? Me: Crime, penetration, crime, full penetration, crime, penetration.
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    tdn THAT'S DATING NOW @thatsdatingnow Hear me out: a dating app that finds matches based on your Spotify playlists, Netflix history and Amazon profile.
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    Hello and Goodbye Podcast @hello_bye_pod Update on my dating life: I've now deleted Bumble for the 11th time.
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    WHEN YOU MATCH A TINDER AND SHE WANTS TO GO FISHING FOR YOUR FIRST DATE Small Medium LOAD SIZE Large
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    Dylan Palladino @dylanjpalladino They are never the hot friend in the picture. Never.
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    Guy: "I don't care how tall you are" Tall girls: "I'm taller than you" *Silence* Tall girls: @tall people only So that was a lie. mass appeal
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    Routygirl @Routygirl2 My checklist for dating: 1. How tall are you? 2. Are you literally holding a red flag? Let's get married.
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    Fiona Goode @kjwoolston My friend is supposed to go on a bumble date tonight and he just asked her to send him a picture of her feet. Would you still go on the date?
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    When you only put "hiking" in your dating app bio to attract nature daddies but then he actually takes you outside
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    Maybe: Ex ♡ @thatsdatingnow Date a girl who says things like - text me when you're home safe - let's go to Taco Bell - black lives matter - choke me daddy - bees are dying at an alarming rate - let me get on top <
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    Me: "Gonna pick a good photo for my dating app profile" Me: what I choose
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    Goofy @Goofzino She replied because she's nice, not because she likes you ...
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    Tina @whiskeyncigars1 Couples have dated for 10 years then got married & divorced after a year. Strangers have I on the 1st date & now are celebrating their 15th anniversary. Some get married after 6 months & are still happily married. There is no formula to this. Do what makes you happy.
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    deleted all my dating apps because I want to meet somebody the old-fashioned way getting abducted and marrying at gunpoint
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    Cilla @cillahope_ I have a facetime date this evening loool This guy transferred me £15 to go to a corner shop and buy wine for the occasion
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    When your 10/10 Tinder match texts you first Look, sir! Droids.
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    Tank.Sinatra @GeorgeResch Every app is a dating app if you're creepy enough
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    When someone asks if I like using dating apps Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all
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    Single Christian Girl Memes @scgmemes No one: Dudes on dating apps: Pineapple BELONGS on pizza. ...
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    New Account @IANADracula Replying to @jarvis dating apps have taught me if I don't enjoy hiking I'll die alone, true crime podcasts have taught me if I DO enjoy hiking I'll die alone CHE
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