Dating someone new is like starting a new TV show: Whether you're totally into it or kind of ambivalent, you probably wish you could just skip ahead to season three, when you understand the characters and actually know what the heck is going on. And IMO, even the best TV shows sometimes get off to an iffy start in season one. (I'm looking at you, Parks and Recreation.) But have no fear, awkward daters. If your romantic life feels as tense as Parks and Rec's first season, then these memes about the awkwardness of dating will assure you that you're definitely not alone.
From terrible dating app messages to unspoken texting rules, it seems like the pitfalls of modern dating are exponentially increasing. You might send a confessional text intended for your BFF to your crush instead. You might unintentionally like a date's Instagram post from 2015. You might come across an ex's profile on a dating app and accidentally swipe right. No matter what dating faux pas you've committed, I can pretty much guarantee that someone's done something even more embarrassing... and if not, then hopefully you can turn your experience into a viral meme someday.
Maybe instead of taking me out, you can just bring me takeout.
Misunderstandings are always understandable in my book.
OK, but it's still brave AF to try your luck with a DM.
Did you tell me your sister is a chiropractor, or did I accidentally discover that while looking through your tagged photos and stumbling upon her profile?
So typical of a person to run away right when you start to open up to them.
This is why you should keep a stash of cute selfies on your phone at all times.
Everyone is doing this anyway. Why lie?
I just brought a few things to keep at your place. Like, half my closet. You don't mind, right?
TBF, Uber can really get you with that surge pricing.
We're almost dating. As in, I've almost convinced them to go on a date with me.
Easy come, easy go.
If you're going to waste your time, you might as well waste your BFF's time, too.
Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy, but you are awful, don't call me maybe.
Of course it is happening inside your head, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?
My mama don't like you and she likes everyone, so basically, this relationship doesn't have a chance.
So how exactly does "friends with benefits" benefit me?
Some call it concerning, but I call it a gift.
What a rookie mistake.
Everyone knows that the dating advice you give your friends doesn't actually apply to you.
Selective hearing is a form of self care, guys.
Dating likely isn't going to get any less awkward anytime soon, so the best thing you can do is find ways to laugh about it.
