Online Dating Red Flags? Say It Ain’t So!
So, we keep running into stuff about red flags in online dating. A few common threads seemed kinda perfect to us, so we thought we’d share.
Among our favorite lowlights:
Pictures of guys wielding a fish like it’s their…never mind.
@rachellloooo #greenscreen u wanted more fish boys I hate tinder also I had a lot of caffeine today #fyp #foryoupage #fishboys #tinder #viral LegendaryChallenge
♬ original sound - Rachel
Nothing shady about using the word “discreet.” Nope, not a thing.
“Discreet” definitely means “I’m cheating on my partner with you so shhhhh”
— Katherine D. Morgan (she/her) 🍉 (@blktinabelcher) January 25, 2021
Speaking of animals, are cat pictures really a red flag?
“Chicks don’t want a guy with a cat.” When it comes to online dating, the pet in your profile matters. https://t.co/2a9yjhbhuM
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) February 12, 2021
Looking for no drama = I can dump all over you…right?
Looking for ‘no drama’
— Mia Levitin (@mialevitin) January 25, 2021
Dad jokes. Ick.
If I read one more online dating profile that says “My real life super power is amazing Dad jokes” - I will cause a scene.
— Jess Bregy (@JBregs88) February 14, 2021
Okay, so as long as we’re on the subject of dating, here’s a flashback to last year’s Mancrush Madness bracket for your enjoyment.