Pictures That Show What’s Wrong With Modern Dating
Dating has never been easy, but it seems like, in the current climate, it's now harder than ever before. New technologies aren't exactly helping us, dating etiquette is becoming more complicated, and people are staying single later in life. Sometimes, we just need someone to reflect our own frustrations back to us, and that's exactly what memes are for.
Keep reading to see some of the funniest content on the internet regarding what it's like to navigate the wonderful world of dating.
Happy Anniversary, Babe
For their first year anniversary, this boyfriend decided to take his girlfriend back to the place where they first met.
She doesn't look very impressed. We can't say that we blame her.
Spot The Difference
There is a clear difference between these two photos. The girlfriend who did the damage on the right just wanted to teach her man a lesson.
The handiwork on the left means things are truly over.
A True Bro
This man was really looking out for his fellow man.
After he learned that the girl that he spent the night with had a boyfriend, he left him a note on the underside of the toilet seat.
Cinnamon With An S
If your name is Cinnamon, that's already bad enough.
You don't have to go around making things worse by telling people that your name is actually spelled in the stupidest way possible.
All Those Hallmark Movies
If Hallmark movies and chick flicks have taught us anything, it's that this man's fear is a real possibility.
You better keep an eye on your girl during Christmas time.
Hold Up
![when she introduces herself as your girlfriend but you've only been casually dating for 86 months [distressed Idris Elba looking at a woman]](https://www.brakeforit.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/meme-59297.jpg?width=480 "meme")
Hey now, it's only been 86 months, we never had "the talk" about you being my significant other.
You know what they say about people who assume... Let's backtrack for a minute.
Happy Holidays!
This woman doesn't have a family of her own to put on her Christmas card.
Instead, she decided to send out this masterpiece to her parents, friends, and loved ones.
A Good Night's Sleep
Single people have it rough in a lot of ways, but hey, at least nobody is cheating on them.
They can get a good night's sleeping knowing that there's no chance they're being betrayed.
A Baby Mamma Reveal
This guy literally did a baby mamma reveal on Instagram. We've heard of gender reveals, but this is some next-level stuff.
I wonder how many likes he got on this post.
A Present From Me To Me
Sometimes you just have to treat yourself. If you're a strong, independent woman who don't need no man, you can buy yourself presents and nobody can stop you.
That's the joy of being single.
It Worked!
This guy put up a billboard and got on the local news so that he could widen his search for the perfect girl.
Incredibly, this actually ended up working. This is Mark's new girlfriend.
Bring On The Side Chicks
In a very strange way, this might be the most hopeful image on this list.
The girl isn't threatened by other women and the guy is being faithful to his girlfriend despite her sudden mood changes. It's true love.
You're Not Fooling Anybody
This woman tried to fool the internet into thinking that her husband was taking pictures of her.
Look closely, you can clearly see via her shadow that she's taking selfies.
A Date With A Game
Sometimes, the best kind of date to have is a date with a new video game that just came out.
Video games never stand you up or cheat on you.
29 Vs. 31
This duo is known as Garfunkel and Oats, and they have a song about the difference between being 29 and being 31.
It's only a two-year difference, but it feels like an eternity.
The Trouble With Living Together
Moving in together comes with a whole new set of challenges.
One of those challenges is that you have to be okay with using the bathroom in the same house.
Who Is "Us?"
When bae starts grouping the two of you together as a single unit, you know you're in deep.
Although, if it's been 8 years, you were deep already, good sir.
Talk It Out
Sometimes, you don't want feasible solutions to your very manageable problems. You just want to hear yourself complain.
Why can't boyfriends understand that? Get out of here with your helpful suggestions.
Miss Side Chick
Well, isn't this just the picture of dating in the 21st century! We see that girl's side-eye.
She definitely knows what's going on here. Let's hope she dips out of this relationship pronto.
It's A Common Courtesy Fee
It's funny that this man had the audacity to charge someone a fee for not showing up, but at the same time, maybe he's on to something?
He put in time and effort, you should at least have the decency to tell him you're not coming.
Be Very Very Quiet...
If your girlfriend has to walk over to the neighbor to ask her not to do strenuous activity when you're around, chances are you're not a pretty good boyfriend.
Sorry to break it to you like that.
That One Comforter
How is it that every high school boy ever had this blue plaid comforter?
You just know that his mom went out and bought it for him and that it probably had ramen stains on it.
That's Progress
This girl got an upgrade from a boyfriend who cheated on her to a boyfriend who really likes buffalo chicken dip.
We count that as progress. Buffalo chicken dip is pretty delicious.
Keeping It Inside
Men like to keep all of their feelings bottled up, while women like to spill their guts every chance they get.
It's just one of those things that we'll never resolve.
When It Hurts, It Hurts
Very few things hurt more than catching a razor scooter to the ankle. Stepping on a Lego is a close second.
Apparently, catching feelings is worse. Much worse. We feel you, bro.
I Have A Boyfriend
Ladies, even though 90% of the time when a man is looking at you or talking to you it's because he wants to get with you.
10% of the time it's because you look really stupid.
Overcomplicate Things With Me
There is a time and a place for logic, and there is a time and a place for freaking out just because you can.
Men, it's your job to know when to play what card.
Gotta Get That Bread
Some ladies want to date because they're looking for love, and some ladies want to date because they're looking for their next meal.
It's a tough world out there. We gotta get our bread.
Get Out
If you just started dating and you're already arguing all the time, that's a good sign that it's time to get out of the relationship.
The beginning is supposed to be fun and easy.
May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor
By the time we've grown up enough to date someone seriously, most of us have picked up some luggage on the way.
Then you meet someone new, and they want to get to know you. Little do they know everything that's going on in your mind, overcomplicating every text or day. But please try!!
The Bananas Know How I Feel
Between dating profiles and Instagram, it feels like we're always on display, hoping that people will like us.
What many of those sad selfies really say is what these bananas are bold enough to state with a sign. We need love! Pick us! In the display of bananas that is life, we're in the single basket.
Where Did Everybody Go?
When you're a teenager, no one is married. Then as you graduate high school, couples start marrying off. And more single people disappear.
This keeps happening while you're out having the time of your life, not looking for anything serious. Then one day-- boom. You're in your 30's, you want to meet someone, and the dating pool is less than desirable to stick your toe into.
Change The Channel
Friends, relatives, coworkers... when you're single, it feels like everyone is investing in your love, except that nothing is happening at all.
What are you supposed to say in these situations? It's almost as if they think they will question it into existence. Next subject, please. There is nothing to share here.
Did I Miss Something?
Sometimes it's just better not to know all of the facts. What are you supposed to do with a study that explains you either missed your soul mate, or you don't have one after all?
And if you already met them, who was it? Better luck next life, I guess.
Let's Not Get Crazy
It's hard being lonely but sometimes it's even harder putting pants on. Sure, it would be nice to have someone to hold hands with while you watch a movie.
But then again, we're already watching a movie wearing sweatpants, so we're halfway there. Dating just sounds completely exhausting and we'd rather complain about being single.
Yep. Just As I Thought.
We already know the sad state of affairs that we're in, so why do we do this to ourselves? There's nothing sadder than being hungry, walking to the fridge, and opening it only to reveal absolutely nothing that you're interested in.... sigh.
It's pretty much the same let-down feeling of opening a dating app... here we go again.
All Of The Above
We're not sure where this screenshot was pulled from but they're onto something here. Which of these points is all too relatable to you?
Perhaps you can match each of these traits with someone that you've dated in the past. And who would admit to flat out being evil? Dating really is like rolling the dice.
Well This Is Disappointing
Single people face so many different ways they could be let down. And it's usually something that comes out of left field. Like you finally get your crush to make plans with you, get excited about the date.
Then you realize they brought their friend along, as well as a piece of chalk to mark the pavement around you, because you're now in the friend zone.
Trying To Meet Someone Like...
We're fed a lot of lies about love from Hollywood and the rest of the entertainment industry. Songs have painted a pictured in our heads about how easy it's supposed to be to meet people, and eventually find the love of your life.
This girl went out and got her milkshake, waiting for the boys to come to her yard. And now... we wait.
It's Hard To Be Original
You want to be the person who is incredibly funny.
Try witty openers so that you'll stand out from the herd of other lonely singletons on dating apps, but it's a lot easier said than done.
"6FT If That Matters"
Except that everyone knows that the men who claim they are exactly 6 feet tall in their dating profile are almost always shorter than that.
You know what people like more than men who are tall? Honesty.
A Little Strategic Editing
Never trust someone on a dating app whose entire profile consists of clearly cropped photos.
You always have to wonder what they're cropping out, or better yet, who they're cropping out of those photos.
The Bar Is So Low
Yes, it's nice that he took the effort to make some sort of plan, but also, the bar is literally on the floor.
Men like to think that women are incredibly complicated beings but in reality, even if you just plan to take her to McDonald's, you still made a plan and she'll be happy.
He's Got A Point
Modern dating could be better if everyone would just be straightforward about what they want. Yes or no answers, no playing games.
It'd be better for every party involved, and far less difficult to navigate through the world of dating apps.
Your Roommates Aren't Always Going To Be Your Wingman
Where's the fun in your roommate simply helping you out by cleaning up your room without setting up a little prank to go along with it?
If your date can't handle a Princess Di shrine, she's not the right one anyway.
Laying It All On The Line
You might as well get everything about you out in the open so the other person can make their decision about whether or not they're interested.
It helps before either one of you gets too invested.
Do I Hear Wedding Bells In Their Future?
You've got to do whatever you can to make that quick connection if you're trying to date using apps.
You've got a heck of a lot of other people to contend with.
Red Flags Flying Everywhere
I know that we're all supposed to be open-minded and not judge people based on knowing only one or two things about them...
But this tells you just about everything you need to know about this man.
