Swiped right by accident WWYD?

[Zeroperspective]

Out of curiosity what would you do if you accidentally swiped "like" on a profile on a dating app?

In an admittedly very judgemental way (and so as not to drip feed) the gentleman in question was unique looking and I suspect wouldn't be many peoples idea of attractive. He is not conventionally handsome and to be fair his profile information also wouldn't have had me swiping right, nothing weird just not my cup of tea so to speak. He has sent me a very polite, friendly and obviously personalised message.

A) explain nicely it was an accidental like and wish him well

B) exchange a few messages and then nicely explain you're looking for different things so as to let him down as gently as possible before wishing him well

I know there are other options such as to ignore, delete, block, send a nasty message but I would never do that.

YABU for option A

YANBU for option B

Why not just try chatting to him?

I would thank him for his lovely message and then tell him that you’ve decided to come off the dating app as you’ve realised you’re not in a position to date. Then un swipe him so it looks like you have…

I would probably chat and get to know him. If after a few messages you decide he’s not for you then be gentle and open about it.

Can we see a photo?

There is no nice way of telling him it was an accident! I think you should reply casually, and decide to get back with your ex or something not personal asap.

I would go for option B. You never know, he may turn out to be your cup of tea after a few messages.

Try chatting! Maybe the universe led you here for a reason

This! Some people have such incredible personalities (or rather, perfectly ordinary personalities that mesh perfectly with yours) that you become attracted to them.

It's OLD. Even if someone has a perfect-for-you profile, a bit of chatting can soon get you to the point where you realise it's not going to work. So chat, see what he's like, then wish him well and send him on his way. Like normal.

Option B! Give him a chance

I'd do B.

B

I married mine 😂

I'm obviously a worse person but I just wouldn't reply..I think it's better than bullshitting. What's the point in chatting and getting his hopes up?

Oh god, just ignore him! Matching and then not messaging or getting no response to the first message is par for the course when OLD.
Replying that you swiped by accident is ruder than not replying at all, IMHO

Never done OLD but you could do a version of B but be deliberately really weird so he has to let you down gently 🤪

I would press the unmatch button

I like this. But it’s so cruel, but also… OLD is such a pain in the ass, you need to find fun somewhere.

He might be more attractive in person. People can be surprising.

I swiped right by accident on one of the rugby dads I vaguely know from the sidelines. Was absolutely mortified as I have my own rules on the circles I wouldn’t date in. Exchanged a few ‘haha, yeah sorry about that, do you mind if I unmatch as I thought you were someone else?’ No hard feelings.

(I didn’t want to know what he looked like with his top off, but now I do 😬)

Option B. It’s not like you’re committing to marriage. Chat to him for a bit and if you don’t feel it then there’s no loss. Unless his profile info says he’s and axe murderer or a golfer, give it a go.

Option B also you never know you may get on really well

Christ. Have any of you giving advice ever online dated? Just ignore the message. The impression that you’re inundated with messages and just didn’t get round to replying to him is much better than ‘oh sorry I don’t find you physically attractive at all and do not wish to speak to you. Sorry.’ however you dress it up

An excellent option c.

You need to at least chat - he could be fabulous!
Plus, he’s unlike to stray, and noones gonna pinch him - winner winner !