Today, I realized that I’m so used to be stood up or ghosted for dates that I don’t even bother getting ready. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I dressed up for a date. After waiting for hours, sending countless texts and voice mails to my date, and thinking I'd been stood up, I remembered my date is actually scheduled for tomorrow. FML
Today, after not dating for 2 years, I went out on 2 dates. I got stood up both times. FML
Today, I got stood up on a date. To add insult to injury, meeting up was her idea. FML
Today, I prepared for my first date in two years. I shaved my legs, did my hair and nails, painted my face, found the perfect outfit, then waited for hours for a man who never came. FML
Today, I realised that the first guy I've dated in five years has ghosted me. It took a lot for me to agree to go on a couple of dates with him, and I thought they went really well. Apparently not, seeing as it's been over two weeks since he last texted. Self confidence = shattered. FML
Today, my wardrobe door jammed, and I couldn't change out into some nice clothes for my date. On the way there, my car broke down. Not wanting to be late and make a bad impression, I scuttled the rest of the way, only to find I'd been stood up. FML
Today, after weeks of being hounded to go out on a date with this guy, I finally found the time and invited him over, fully intending to hook up. He stood me up. FML
Today, I went on an online date. I'd spent a while getting ready and making sure I looked good. When I arrived at the café, I saw my date and approached with a smile. He stood up, looked me over, and said, "Oh, I thought you were your profile picture’s friend." Then left. FML
Today, I had a date with a girl. Wanting to make a good impression, I spend a lot of time getting ready and by the time I get to the place we were supposed to meet she isn't there anymore. I call her to see where she is. She's in bed with another guy and says "I was REALLY waiting for you". FML
Today, I was supposed to go on a date with a guy I really like. My friends convinced me that he was going to stand me up and that I should just stay home to avoid being hurt. He showed up; I didn't. My friends laughed at my gullible nature. FML
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Top comments
Yudith 28
Pick a place where you actually want to go and an activity you really want to do. This way, date or not, it will be worth going.
Chazzster 32
Suggestion: Update your profile to a recent picture and make your description accurate. That might get less interest but those who are interested will be far less likely to take off when meeting you… Both men and women face the same kind of unrealistic expectations - Men lie about their height or work, women lie about their size or age. Open up your selection criteria to men who may not be “movie star leading man” appearance but who may be a good person to get to know. Between more honesty on your side and being less picky you should have more successful meetups… Finally, if you have given up - Don’t skip the meeting yourself, just cancel it. You know how it feels to get stood up.
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RichardPencil 32
You're probably not really being stood up as often as you think. Often people make a pass by the location of the date to get a glimpse of you in person. When they see you look like shit, they just keep going.
Brightside86 31
Not sure what the downvotes are about. It sucks but it's probably happening.
Chazzster 32
Suggestion: Update your profile to a recent picture and make your description accurate. That might get less interest but those who are interested will be far less likely to take off when meeting you… Both men and women face the same kind of unrealistic expectations - Men lie about their height or work, women lie about their size or age. Open up your selection criteria to men who may not be “movie star leading man” appearance but who may be a good person to get to know. Between more honesty on your side and being less picky you should have more successful meetups… Finally, if you have given up - Don’t skip the meeting yourself, just cancel it. You know how it feels to get stood up.
Yudith 28
Pick a place where you actually want to go and an activity you really want to do. This way, date or not, it will be worth going.