20 People Shared The Weird And Funny First-Date Fiascos That Sealed The Deal For No Round Two

If you think about it, it's actually a good thing that people already saw the deal breakers right at the beginning.

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• Published in Interesting
• March 19, 2024

First dates are where anticipation mingles with apprehension. Every encounter holds the promise of a memorable tale.

The events that happen create hopes and hesitations, where sparks of chemistry ignite amidst the unknown. But even though there's excitement, there's always the looming possibility of encountering the unexpected quirks that could sway the evening's trajectory.

Recently, on the vast expanse of Reddit, one user posed a simple yet revealing question:

What’s something that happened on a first date that made you decide against a second date?

People with their own stories started coming to the thread, each sharing that one (or more) unfortunate incident that made them go, "This will be the first and definitely the last." We've got stories of laugh-out-loud mishaps to cringe-worthy moments, these tales offer a glimpse into the rollercoaster ride that is the pursuit of connection.

So, buckle up and take a look at these different stories from 20 Redditors on first-date fiascos. From the hilariously unexpected to the downright bizarre, these stories are sure to leave you chuckling, cringing, and perhaps even nodding in empathetic recognition.

After all, in the world of dating, the only certainty is the uncertainty that awaits with each new encounter.

The question posted on Ask Reddit:

That's just disgusting.

She must've wanted to throw up after seeing that sight. And with that love confession, a second date is definitely a no-no.

Drug-addicted mother tries to use her date to get her child custody back.

He's been crushing on this girl and even scored a date. Unfortunately, she has a boyfriend.

That's just too controlling on a first date.

At least he spoke up about his date being innocent.

Poor woman...

That personality took a good 180-degree turn.

The guy tried to make sense of the situation. And in the end, realized that a second date isn't worth it anymore.

This on a first date? Ew, gross!

A woman is more interested in the waiter than her date. Then she gets walked out on.

Guy admits he's an abuser.

The nerves got the better of this guy — to the point that he never had a proper conversation with his date.

Gal isn't in the moment. She'd rather text her friends and play with her phone than talk to her date.

Date asks a demeaning question to someone with a very unique job.

The guy has countless red flags. This Redditor better run far, far away from the guy.

He could be dating a criminal. Yikes!

If she's rude at waiters, it wouldn't be surprising if she's rude toward her boyfriend.

Woman only wants free food, so she goes on dates with guys.

He's rude and has no problem being openly inappropriate. Naturally, there won't be a second date.

Wrong girl, buddy.

That is no joking matter.

Unfortunately, when people are seeking a partner, it's inevitable to encounter individuals with numerous red flags. These people are fortunate that their dates displayed these unpleasant qualities right from the start.

This way, they can avoid investing emotions in someone who isn't worth it. Have you had a similar experience with these Redditors that made you ultimately decide that a second date isn't going to happen?

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