20 Dating red flags single people came across on the apps: 'My ex-boyfriend is my best friend'

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Ben Weiss • Writer and Editor
Mar 8, 2025 2:00 PM EST

Dating is like being in the security line at the airport. Maybe you'll be lucky and you'll make it through with no problems at all. Maybe it will take seemingly forever, and you'll be worried that time is passing by too quickly. 

Unfortunately, however, in dating, there isn't exactly the equivalent to TSA Precheck. I suppose there are the few people out there in this day and age who never had to resort to dating apps. Congratulations to those individuals. Everyone else is wildly envious because they have had to deal with the absolute dumpster fire that is online dating. 

Here are a few of the most memorable dating app profiles, messages, and red flags we've seen lately!

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  • 01

    "Not everyone can be a 8, 9, or 10!" The AUDACITY of this man!

    I also think people should be dating in the same league. Like my last gf was around (8-8.5) I consider myself around (6-6.5). I had no business being with her she was out of my league. You prob fall around the (5-5.5) range which is around average which there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. Not everyone can be a 8, 9, or 10. ☑ Αα GIF
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  • 02

    Not exactly your typical pet...

    Immediate right swipe
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  • 03

    Imagine someone you went on ONE date with showing up at your work!

    Unhinged match showed up at my work an hour after I mentioned I worked there. Didn't even say which location. Then tried to act like it was an accident 7:22 ฟลู 27 HA HA !! ? Bro or dumb I'm such a , I swear to you, I did not do that on purpose!!!! I was on my way to check out then was like 'yo wait, didn't she just tell me she worked at tjmaxx' Reply Add Sticker Copy Translate A More...
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  • 04

    Listen, she spoke the truth and for that, one has to admire her!

    I didn't believe they existed... I thought no one would be that shallow. 45 Q Looking for New friends " About Me 6'1", solo mom, career, gym, friends & family Chort Kings & Android users need not apply ...
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  • 05

    Might as well date a giraffe!

    Women these days All I ask is that you are 64+ 23 5'2" Chelsea
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  • 06

    We have to cosign that this is, indeed, a red flag.

    At least she's upfront about her red flags The one thing you should know about me is My ex boyfriend is my best friend D
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  • 07

    Tammy took things a little too slow...

    18:51 • Tammy Heyyy Fri, Sep 29, 2023, 19:44 Sun, Oct 1, 2023, 16:34 How are you I'm okay Tue, Oct 3, 2023, 01:19 100% Hello there I'm good, how about you? Today 18:31 Funny I reply almost two years later Today 18:51 Hilarious Sent
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  • 08

    Same, girl!

    The key to a good profile My simple pleasures yelling at men ^
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  • 09

    Ok, starting to get a vibe here...

    The key to a good profile My greatest strength Par arguing w men
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  • 10

    Alright, are you trying to date men too or...?

    The key to a good profile I geek out on making men mad
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  • 11

    By "see what happens," he means cheating!

    < 4:25 YOU MATCHE FON 3/3/25 LTE 43 Hey how you doing today love? Hey! I'm going pretty good how about you I'm doing alright thanks. It's nice to meet you!:) Today 4:13PM Nice to meet you too! Sent Before we connect I wanna be honest with you. I am married. We've been struggling for years and I'm on here looking for some new friends and to see what happens.
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  • 12

    Personally, having someone to bake you cookies is kind of ideal to me. Talk about a mistake!

    Ever been let down like this? Haha! Yesterday 17:48 Congratulations Today 21:23 hey so like I was just wondering is there a specific reason you don't like me like did i do something wrong you seem like a that would bake me cookies...not looking for that right now downbadpatrol ok thank you Deliver
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  • 13

    "Missed ya???" Since when? Since an hour ago?! Yikes! Get out while you can.

    - it has been 1 hour since we last msged by the way i said i appreciate it because he kept calling me pretty every other msg 15:51❤ ◄ Snapchat I'll be honest I keep looking your pictures ahah Oooo okayyy You're like so pretty You're welcome babe Today 15:30 Heyy!! Missed ya x Today 15:48 aww ur so sweet i appreciate it hii huh? Sent Type a message Send F GIF
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  • 14

    Now, you're not so sure? She didn't even spell "fund" right!

    Was about to like her profile... Until I saw this (now I'm not so sure) I'm weirdly attracted to rich guys who can find my shopping addiction.
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  • 15

    Sounds like a classic case of not knowing what you want!

    "long-term partner" and then the bio says that Q Looking for Long-term partner 66 About me Not looking for a serious relationship, unless you change my mind, looking to meet up and explore also there old photos o Essentials 82 miles away business owner at logistics University of Leicester 8 Cis man Straight
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  • 16

    How is this a topic worth debating?

    Smooth Soup? Let's debate this topic Eating smooth soup with a spoon is for sheep, it should be sipped from a small bowl.
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  • 17

    I'm going out on a limb and saying that's a compliment!

    Thanks? Lmao (im a 20M) لا Today 8:38 PM u have major barbie energy ♡
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  • 18

    "Aspiring trophy husband!" Aren't we all?

    Some bios, I get it, online dating can be a negative experience for most, but won't this wording just push more people away? Long-term partner Monogamy 66 About me Aspiring trophy husband. This is like digging through a dumpster for the least fed up piece of trash you can find.
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  • 19

    This is what they call a hard pass!

    Good luck to any man having to figure out how to find this balance 17:22 ฟล 70 ... I'm looking for I like men who do what I say but still have me in check. But never tell me no. But don't let me run all over you. 37 5'2" Self employed Moderate
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  • 20

    Why are so many people on dating apps in their villain eras?

    Q Looking for Short-term fun About me Will probably be mean to you I'm insane and a terrible person Essentials
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