I'll be real with y'all: dating is pretty bleak right now. Like, this is how it feels to date.
In case you don't believe me, here are 33 photos that prove the bar is six feet under right now.
NOTE: There are mentions of sexual assault and harsh language in some of the below screenshots.
1. Putting yourself out there can be tough — but don't worry, most people are so nice and respectful!
2. Don't worry, y'all. Romance isn't dead! People will still text you at 10 p.m. for your address.
3. Even when you've lost all hope of a response, your knight in shining armor might just show up when you least expect it!
4. People on dating apps are so open-minded and would never make a ridiculous request!
5. And random romantic acts are soooo appreciated.
6. When he sends you sweet messages after a single date!!! <3
7. People you're talking to are totally understanding of you not answering the phone late at night!
8. No one would EVER send an unsolicited dick pic/vid.
9. One of the best parts of dating? The gentlemen you go on ONE date with, reject, then deal with messages from for years to come.
10. You know what's also fun? Breaking up with someone and getting sweet post-breakup texts like this!
11. Someone who only dated you for a short time certainly wouldn't spam you with a million anonymous calls after breaking up!
12. It's so nice that you can suggest a new spot for your planned date and come up with a compromise rather than just blindly going to the place they decided!
13. People really are putting the "ethical" in "ethical non-monogamy" these days!*
14. People you're on a date with are just so understanding of you running into a guy friend and having a quick convo with them.
15. I love those next-morning check-ins after dates!
16. People have great openers on dating apps.
17. People totally understand if you're too busy to reply right away.
18. Hinge is still a great way to meet totally normal people!
19. Not to worry — if Hinge or Bumble or Tinder isn't for you, you can always try out Facebook dating!
20. The "talking stage" can be so underrated and fun!
21. No one EVER resorts to super explicit, unwelcome tests in the talking stage.
22. It's great when people get out their red flags super early.
23. Asking someone on a date always pays off!
24. Even if you don't actually talk to someone on a dating app, you could still end up with some really "cool guys" texting your personal number out of the blue!
25. People have super realistic expectations for partners and their salaries.
26. Guys always handle rejection well.
27. They would never refuse to be rejected at all.
28. Get you a man who dates you for a week, then comes onto his ex, causing you to break it off, then sends you voice notes serenading you and begging you to take him back. <3
29. People are happy to meet anywhere nowadays, and dates can be kept low-key!
30. People are super understanding when you're a few minutes late to a date!
31. And no one ever "falls asleep" and stands you up!
32. People are super straightforward if they're not feeling it, and they would never send a meme instead of having an adult convo!
33. And finally, I just love when people are honest.
