Things you hate about Online Dating....

[OnwardsEverStridingOnwards]

Just for a laugh, I thought I'd start a thread about the bad and the ugly of OLD...

Here's mine:

1. When men have a picture of a then holding a child on their profile, and then say 'oh, by the way, it's not mine, I promise.' Why include it if it's someone else's?

1. When men say 'if you want to know anything, just ask.' I'm sorry, ask what? You haven't given me anything to ask about!

1. When men just write their social media details on their profile with the words 'add me' and nothing else. No thank you. I'm not a love island contestant.

Looking forward to hearing everyone else's

@changeoflife

The ones that look dull as ditch water, clearly never had sex and write "not vanilla".

No clear face shots but plenty of scenery.

Bare chests.

One actual photo then just loads of crap memes.

The one word messages "hi"

Poking their tongues out. On a 50+ man this is so unattractive.

Or giving the middle finger.

Or have a fag hanging out their mouth.

God I could go on and on. No wonder I'm still single after 9 years

Pmsl

OMG. I seriously want to scratch my eyes out.

I'm just mindlessly swiping on Tinder and I get to this guy who's lovely introductory shot is, and I quote:

'Fat, boring, and lifeless. And that's just my penis.'

Hahahaha! That's soooo funny.

Just go away, you stupid man. 😟

Charmer this evening on bumble:

Question: The way to my heart is....
His response: keeping my belly full and my balls empty.

Who are these people?

@IceLace100

Charmer this evening on bumble:

Question: The way to my heart is....
His response: keeping my belly full and my balls empty.

Who are these people?

Fuck knows. 😳

@Thisisworsethananticpated

Photo with tongue out , yuk Chest photos Crotch photos Gym photos Scenery photos Passive aggressive comments ‘don’t bother liking and not messaging’ Motivational quote photos Any mention of ‘walks’ Any mention of ‘cosy nights on the sofa’

Everyone

'Everyone' 🤣

What's wrong with the last two?? Don't you like walking around nice places? @thisisworsetha anticipated

No drama. That indicates to me that they are not interested in being your partner. It's a massively off putting thing to write. Partner in crime. Just no. The "what are you looking for" question is so tiresome. Just have a conversation with me. Ask me about myself. How can I know what I'm looking for if you don't tell me about yourself. I never bother with anyone who doesn't write anything about themselves.

@welliesarefuntowear

No drama. That indicates to me that they are not interested in being your partner. It's a massively off putting thing to write. Partner in crime. Just no. The "what are you looking for" question is so tiresome. Just have a conversation with me. Ask me about myself. How can I know what I'm looking for if you don't tell me about yourself. I never bother with anyone who doesn't write anything about themselves.

@welliesarefuntowear me neither ❤️

Oh yes i came to see that "No Drama" means im gonna treat everybody around me so shabbily but if they have any reaction to that at all, i will consider it drama.

I dated a man who didnt want to put a label on our relationship and he was fond of this expression. People he'd hurt in the past gave him "drama".

I worked it out when i had the facts i needed

EarthSight

I love walking ! But I just prefer simple funny
A long para of
‘Socialising with friends , walks in the woods and cosy nights in ‘ just screams unimaginative

But , I’m still single so maybe 🤔 I’m too picky
Judging by this thread it’s not just me !!!!

Can I add from a male perspective, new to this game and discovering the rather odd nature of things for online dating...

• picture with the fake glasses/noses/stars on them
• all pictures with friends, so you have to work out who is who
• all pictures taken as selfie from above
• anyone who tries to quickly move messages to sex (I am assuming other blokes/fake account)
• anyone who has interests of sofa/soaps/watching films and nothing else
• anyone with big alcoholic beverage in hand as main profile pic

Maybe this is why I am not getting anywhere...

@outdooryone welcome! It's always good to hear a man's perspective 🙂

I must say I've never heard of the fake nose/stars thing. Is that a new thing, or have I just missed out on that particular craze?

Yes, I've had a few 'sex obsessives' during my time, who always try to move the conversation on to 'likes and dislikes in the bedroom.' After only a couple of messages.

Ffs! If you're horny, ring a sexline or get some porn in! I'm not going to help you 😳

And yes... I find the 'couch potato' types are such a bore. Go out and get a hobby! 😂😂🤣

A friend of mine says she uses them purely as entertainment and to give her a laugh occasionally and something to do when she is stuck in at night — she genuinely doesn’t actually really want to meet anyone unless it’s in real life. Sadly I think plenty of men use it the same way too. I do think there are people who genuinely want relationships, but plenty who just want fun, flirting and banter without the messiness/commitment of relationships—particularly amongst those who have families already. the world has changed a lot.

I agree @outdooryone Snapchat filters have not done any of us any favours
Why would I want to look like me when I can be so much more polished , smoother skin , whiter teeth , more defined cheekbones and a wee splatter of gold stars round my face
The odd doggy ears and nose is maybe a step too far but I gather it's very popular
I have discovered today that my subscription has run out so that's a bonus 🤣

I forgot to add - anyone pouting excessively....

Thankfully a good smile and nice eyes seems to melt me - as well as a fun or interesting description of themselves. Otherwise I wouldn't message anyone, let alone the few I do...

(anyone in central Scotland without those odd snapchat filters and who likes the hills, get in touch ;-) )

When I was on old it was the men who didn’t know how to take a picture of them self that I passed on
So
Bare Chest/ in bed
With a group of mates
With mummy /kids/wedding
The fish pics
Hat and sunglasses on
A full length photo where they are tiny
Just an eye / hand /forehead
Passport photos

And several who asked for my number to swap to WhatsApp then never answer me at all or give one word answers
At least if they’re odd you can block them!

Glad I’m not in that game now.

Bathroom selfies with the toilet seat up in the background!

@Sunbird24

Bathroom selfies with the toilet seat up in the background!

@Sunbird24 😂😂🤣

I’m so glad you started this thread @OnwardsEverStridingOnwards, I’d been thinking I was unreasonably picky, but now I know lots of other people have the same instant nopes as I do!

Same same ! I’ve deleted tinder
As I’d scroll and just feel so simultaneously depressed and guilty for being a bitch

I forgot the ones who take a selfie looking down at the camera so you get a nice shot straight up their nose with nostril hair as an added bonus 🤮

I have to ask...what is it with the "University of Life" and is it only men who reference it and, if so, why?
And what happens when a graduate crosses path with one of them? Do they annihilate each other like matter and anti-matter colliding?

@Sunbird24

I’m so glad you started this thread *@OnwardsEverStridingOnwards*, I’d been thinking I was unreasonably picky, but now I know lots of other people have the same instant nopes as I do!

@Sunbird24 you're very welcome. 🙂 I'm glad you're enjoying it. I just thought I'd start something lighthearted about OLD that would make everyone hopefully have a giggle. ❤️

When Hinge tells me I am a good match with someone unsuitable. He is 5 foot 5 and likes red wine. I am 6 foot and don't drink.

P.S please can we not got down the tall woman short man debate

@zebedeeandtheroundabout I know one couple with those respective measurements, married for 50 years now, but they’re definitely an exception. I’m 5’7” and can’t fancy guys that short either I’m afraid