Although living in the #Instagram #era may come with some downsides (I 100% choose my outfit based on whether my photo will be getting taken), having the power of the internet behind you can sometimes be a saving grace. Whether your photo album is full of Tinder bio screenshots or you and your pals love to tag one another in funny posts, these 40 memes about dating are the perfect thing to throw in your group chat.
Although dating can be very exciting, there's a lot that goes on behind the scenes. Cue: me scanning my old linguistics textbook to unpack the difference between "yea" and "yeah." Whether you try on 90 outfits before a date or you're always thinking about what a text really meant, laughing with your friends about dating drama can be the perfect way to break any romance-related tension. Your friends love you and are totally there for you through all your relationship journeys, and although having a romantic partner can be a lovely source of support in your life, sometimes there's nothing like gabbing with a group of your besties.
Here are 40 memes about dating that will literally make you @ yourself (and probs making dating seem a little less #bleak).
01
Creep Alert
There’s nothing wrong with doing your homework ahead of time, IMO.
02
You're*
@ All your English major friends.
03
Shoot Your Shot
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, right?
04
Caught In A Lie
Well, this awkward.
05
Crowded Date
It’s never just a party of two.
06
Taking The Next Step
I just brought a few essentials. Hope you don’t mind.
07
Oops
Name a more satisfying feeling. I dare you.
08
Beep, Beep
Honestly, first dates are hard for everyone. Good for you for putting yourself out there!
09
Send Me A Sign
Nice try, but it’s going to take more than that to stop me.
10
Temporary Solution
It kind of works, right?
11
Trash Fire
One person’s trash is another one’s treasure.
12
Bonding
I’m coming for you, my dairy-free queen!
13
Unpaid Intern
The accuracy of this actually hurts.
14
Cheap Date
That surge pricing can be brutal though.
15
Which One?
Wait, is this the person that Addy used to date, who you asked out at the pizza place? Or the guy from the party you met who works at Apple but doesn't have a phone and gave you his email?
16
I Do
I'll see myself out.
17
Ring Ring
I really do tell my parents about my friends' love lives. They live for the tea.
18
Prophecy Foretold
Definitely not the worst fate.
19
Exclusively Texting
We're almost dating. As in, I've almost convinced them to go on a date with me.
20
Go, Girl
It's hard for some people!
21
Groundhog's Day
Just another week in the life.
22
New Message
My move is deleting people's numbers and telling myself it's over, then literally restraining myself from texting back the second they text me.
23
Greetings
Me pretending my friend didn't already show me everything this person has put on the internet.
24
Do What You Gotta Do
Drastic times call for drastic measures.
25
Ghosted
It was fun while it lasted.
26
The Real MVP
Get yourself a friend with these valuable life skills.
27
The Struggle
But what about my needs?
28
Just For Fun
Sry, what did you say your rising sign was? Yeah, no, this isn’t going to work.
29
Dating App Deception
No lies detected.
30
OMG
If this happens to me, I quit dating.
31
I Want It
your rising It's like, I don't want you, but I want you to want me. You know?
32
Never Mind
Love is an emotional rollercoaster, y’all.
33
Big Nope
When you know, you know... especially if it’s a no.
34
Small Talk
Now this is what I’m talking about.
35
What Do You Do
Classic misunderstanding.
36
Not Looking For A Relationship
It’s official. I’m confused.
37
Getting Serious
When they drop that “us,” you know it’s real.
38
Meeting The Friends
If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends.
39
Next Trick
Ta-Da!
40
To All The Boys
How else am I supposed to overanalyze every text?
Don't get me wrong, sometimes dating is cute and fun, but other times, dating makes me want to pull a Jane Goodall and go live with chimpanzees. Of course, laughing with your friends can be the best remedy. If you've just been on a terrible date or if you're getting tired "putting yourself out there," sometimes a meme can say everything you mean.