Pictures That Show What’s Wrong With Modern Dating

Dating has never been easy, but it seems like, in the current climate, it's now harder than ever before. New technologies aren't exactly helping us, dating etiquette is becoming more complicated, and people are staying single later in life. Sometimes, we just need someone to reflect our own frustrations back to us, and that's exactly what memes are for.

Keep reading to see some of the funniest content on the internet regarding what it's like to navigate the wonderful world of dating.

Happy Anniversary, Babe

Couple taking a selfie outside Tinder headquarters,
Photo Credit: tarkovsky2186 / Reddit
Photo Credit: tarkovsky2186 / Reddit

For their first year anniversary, this boyfriend decided to take his girlfriend back to the place where they first met.

She doesn't look very impressed. We can't say that we blame her.

ADVERTISEMENT

Spot The Difference

ADVERTISEMENT
one man's stuff neatly piled on a balcony vs another man's stuff thrown out on the lawn: dude on the right can probably get his gf back. On the left, it's over. She was too calm doing this.
Photo Credit: McThquigglth / Imgur
Photo Credit: McThquigglth / Imgur
ADVERTISEMENT

There is a clear difference between these two photos. The girlfriend who did the damage on the right just wanted to teach her man a lesson.

ADVERTISEMENT

The handiwork on the left means things are truly over.

ADVERTISEMENT

A True Bro

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
note taped under toilet seat:
Photo Credit: GldnUnicorn / Reddit
Photo Credit: GldnUnicorn / Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

This man was really looking out for his fellow man.

ADVERTISEMENT

After he learned that the girl that he spent the night with had a boyfriend, he left him a note on the underside of the toilet seat.

ADVERTISEMENT

Cinnamon With An S

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
my dad's newest girlfriend introduced herself as 'Cinnamon, with an S' and I've been calling her Cinnamons all afternoon and she absolutely will not correct me.
Photo Credit: @LoganLowbrow / Twitter
Photo Credit: @LoganLowbrow / Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

If your name is Cinnamon, that's already bad enough.

ADVERTISEMENT

You don't have to go around making things worse by telling people that your name is actually spelled in the stupidest way possible.

ADVERTISEMENT

All Those Hallmark Movies

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
As a relatively successful and busy man who lives in the city, my greatest fear is losing my girlfriend to a hometown hunk with a young son who teaches her the true meaning of christmas
Photo Credit: memezzer / Reddit
Photo Credit: memezzer / Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

If Hallmark movies and chick flicks have taught us anything, it's that this man's fear is a real possibility.

ADVERTISEMENT

You better keep an eye on your girl during Christmas time.

ADVERTISEMENT

Hold Up

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
when she introduces herself as your girlfriend but you've only been casually dating for 86 months [distressed Idris Elba looking at a woman]
Photo Credit: Imgur
Photo Credit: Imgur
ADVERTISEMENT

Hey now, it's only been 86 months, we never had "the talk" about you being my significant other.

ADVERTISEMENT

You know what they say about people who assume... Let's backtrack for a minute.

ADVERTISEMENT

Happy Holidays!

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
woman photoshopped herself into a christmas card with a mannequin in a boat,
Photo Credit: WillyMac / Imgur
Photo Credit: WillyMac / Imgur
ADVERTISEMENT

This woman doesn't have a family of her own to put on her Christmas card.

ADVERTISEMENT

Instead, she decided to send out this masterpiece to her parents, friends, and loved ones.

ADVERTISEMENT

A Good Night's Sleep

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
woman sleeping peacefully: How I sleep at night knowing I'm single and no one is cheating on me
Photo Credit: Imgur
Photo Credit: Imgur
ADVERTISEMENT

Single people have it rough in a lot of ways, but hey, at least nobody is cheating on them.

ADVERTISEMENT

They can get a good night's sleeping knowing that there's no chance they're being betrayed.

ADVERTISEMENT

A Baby Mamma Reveal

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Photo Credit: gunthertheferret / Reddit
Photo Credit: gunthertheferret / Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

This guy literally did a baby mamma reveal on Instagram. We've heard of gender reveals, but this is some next-level stuff.

ADVERTISEMENT

I wonder how many likes he got on this post.

ADVERTISEMENT

A Present From Me To Me

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
woman reading card on present: to me, from me, treat yourself b**ch. You are a strong, independent woman who don't need no man.
Photo Credit: Imgur
Photo Credit: Imgur
ADVERTISEMENT

Sometimes you just have to treat yourself. If you're a strong, independent woman who don't need no man, you can buy yourself presents and nobody can stop you.

ADVERTISEMENT

That's the joy of being single.

ADVERTISEMENT

It Worked!

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
how it started: [billboard saying
Photo Credit: @iamrofe / Twitter
Photo Credit: @iamrofe / Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

This guy put up a billboard and got on the local news so that he could widen his search for the perfect girl.

ADVERTISEMENT

Incredibly, this actually ended up working. This is Mark's new girlfriend.

ADVERTISEMENT

Bring On The Side Chicks

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
person one: I'm not worried about your side chicks either I know I'm better. Person two: oh my god, my only side chicks are your other personalities
Photo Credit: SmashQueen / Imgur
Photo Credit: SmashQueen / Imgur
ADVERTISEMENT

In a very strange way, this might be the most hopeful image on this list.

ADVERTISEMENT

The girl isn't threatened by other women and the guy is being faithful to his girlfriend despite her sudden mood changes. It's true love.

ADVERTISEMENT

You're Not Fooling Anybody

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Woman pretending her husband took her selfie, but you can see from the shadow that she took it herself: people need to stop saying I took the photo. my husband is white that's why you can't see his shadow. I'm not a liar
Photo Credit: jesalvyas1 / Reddit
Photo Credit: jesalvyas1 / Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

This woman tried to fool the internet into thinking that her husband was taking pictures of her.

ADVERTISEMENT

Look closely, you can clearly see via her shadow that she's taking selfies.

ADVERTISEMENT

A Date With A Game

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Photo Credit: trextyler / Imgur
Photo Credit: trextyler / Imgur
ADVERTISEMENT

Sometimes, the best kind of date to have is a date with a new video game that just came out.

ADVERTISEMENT

Video games never stand you up or cheat on you.

ADVERTISEMENT

29 Vs. 31

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
29: I've got so much charisma and so many options, it's nice to always have my pick. 31: THERE'S NOBODY LEFT! I'M ALL ALONE!
Photo Credit: rdarken / Imgur
Photo Credit: rdarken / Imgur
ADVERTISEMENT

This duo is known as Garfunkel and Oats, and they have a song about the difference between being 29 and being 31.

ADVERTISEMENT

It's only a two-year difference, but it feels like an eternity.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Trouble With Living Together

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Photo Credit: @stephaniekerbis / Twitter
Photo Credit: @stephaniekerbis / Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

Moving in together comes with a whole new set of challenges.

ADVERTISEMENT

One of those challenges is that you have to be okay with using the bathroom in the same house.

ADVERTISEMENT

Who Is "Us?"

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Man cringing:
Photo Credit: Imgur
Photo Credit: Imgur
ADVERTISEMENT

When bae starts grouping the two of you together as a single unit, you know you're in deep.

ADVERTISEMENT

Although, if it's been 8 years, you were deep already, good sir.

ADVERTISEMENT

Talk It Out

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Picture of angry Pingu: When my bf is giving solid solutions to my problems but I just feel like complaining.
Photo Credit: NatLannister / Reddit
Photo Credit: NatLannister / Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

Sometimes, you don't want feasible solutions to your very manageable problems. You just want to hear yourself complain.

ADVERTISEMENT

Why can't boyfriends understand that? Get out of here with your helpful suggestions.

ADVERTISEMENT

Miss Side Chick

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Man holding hands with another woman literally behind his gf's back at a baseball game
Photo Credit: Imgur
Photo Credit: Imgur
ADVERTISEMENT

Well, isn't this just the picture of dating in the 21st century! We see that girl's side-eye.

ADVERTISEMENT

She definitely knows what's going on here. Let's hope she dips out of this relationship pronto.

ADVERTISEMENT

It's A Common Courtesy Fee

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
hinge date charged no show fee
Photo Credit: TWitter / @CAMIF0RNIAA
Photo Credit: TWitter / @CAMIF0RNIAA
ADVERTISEMENT

It's funny that this man had the audacity to charge someone a fee for not showing up, but at the same time, maybe he's on to something?

ADVERTISEMENT

He put in time and effort, you should at least have the decency to tell him you're not coming.

ADVERTISEMENT

Be Very Very Quiet...

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
with a straight face, my neighbor asked me not to do any yardwork when her boyfriend is outside. So yes, I think they'r in a healthy relationship.
Photo Credit: @lovejulieacafe / Twitter
Photo Credit: @lovejulieacafe / Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

If your girlfriend has to walk over to the neighbor to ask her not to do strenuous activity when you're around, chances are you're not a pretty good boyfriend.

ADVERTISEMENT

Sorry to break it to you like that.

ADVERTISEMENT

That One Comforter

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
blue plaid blanket: this is the comforter your high school boyfriend had
Photo Credit: @thebiggestyee / Twitter
Photo Credit: @thebiggestyee / Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

How is it that every high school boy ever had this blue plaid comforter?

ADVERTISEMENT

You just know that his mom went out and bought it for him and that it probably had ramen stains on it.

ADVERTISEMENT

That's Progress

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
when I lost my ex at a party i found him hooking up with another girl in the next room. last night I lost my boyfriend at a party and found him alone eating buffalo chicken dip straight out of the crock pot. Upgrades.
Photo Credit: @CassyGoble / Twitter
Photo Credit: @CassyGoble / Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

This girl got an upgrade from a boyfriend who cheated on her to a boyfriend who really likes buffalo chicken dip.

ADVERTISEMENT

We count that as progress. Buffalo chicken dip is pretty delicious.

ADVERTISEMENT

Keeping It Inside

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
I hate the fact that men aren't as expressive. You will share every tiny detail of your day and all you'll know about him is that he was alive.
Photo Credit: @faryalghk / Twitter
Photo Credit: @faryalghk / Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

Men like to keep all of their feelings bottled up, while women like to spill their guts every chance they get.

ADVERTISEMENT

It's just one of those things that we'll never resolve.

ADVERTISEMENT

When It Hurts, It Hurts

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
I would rather take a razor scooter to the ankle 26 times in a row than to ever catch feelings for anyone ever again
Photo Credit: JohnT150 / Twitter
Photo Credit: JohnT150 / Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

Very few things hurt more than catching a razor scooter to the ankle. Stepping on a Lego is a close second.

ADVERTISEMENT

Apparently, catching feelings is worse. Much worse. We feel you, bro.

ADVERTISEMENT

I Have A Boyfriend

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
so today I was lookin at a girl bcuz she had a pice of lettuce in her hair and she looks at me and said
Photo Credit: @Bentono10 / Twitter
Photo Credit: @Bentono10 / Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

Ladies, even though 90% of the time when a man is looking at you or talking to you it's because he wants to get with you.

ADVERTISEMENT

10% of the time it's because you look really stupid.

ADVERTISEMENT

Overcomplicate Things With Me

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
i hate ranting to my boyfriend because he'll use sound logic and reasoning and I'm really just looking for someone to be just as overdramatic about the situation as I am
Photo Credit: @gulickhannah / Twitter
Photo Credit: @gulickhannah / Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

There is a time and a place for logic, and there is a time and a place for freaking out just because you can.

ADVERTISEMENT

Men, it's your job to know when to play what card.

ADVERTISEMENT

Gotta Get That Bread

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Photo Credit: @Wiseguy_Wes / Twitter
Photo Credit: @Wiseguy_Wes / Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

Some ladies want to date because they're looking for love, and some ladies want to date because they're looking for their next meal.

ADVERTISEMENT

It's a tough world out there. We gotta get our bread.

ADVERTISEMENT

Get Out

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Principal Skinner leaving out the window meme: when she argues all the time and y'all just started dating
Photo Credit: @besthoodhumor / Instagram
Photo Credit: @besthoodhumor / Instagram
ADVERTISEMENT

If you just started dating and you're already arguing all the time, that's a good sign that it's time to get out of the relationship.

ADVERTISEMENT

The beginning is supposed to be fun and easy.

ADVERTISEMENT

May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
modern-dating-5
Reddit
Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

By the time we've grown up enough to date someone seriously, most of us have picked up some luggage on the way.

ADVERTISEMENT

Then you meet someone new, and they want to get to know you. Little do they know everything that's going on in your mind, overcomplicating every text or day. But please try!!

ADVERTISEMENT

The Bananas Know How I Feel

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
modern-dating-2
Reddit
Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

Between dating profiles and Instagram, it feels like we're always on display, hoping that people will like us.

ADVERTISEMENT

What many of those sad selfies really say is what these bananas are bold enough to state with a sign. We need love! Pick us! In the display of bananas that is life, we're in the single basket.

ADVERTISEMENT

Where Did Everybody Go?

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
modern-dating-1
Reddit
Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

When you're a teenager, no one is married. Then as you graduate high school, couples start marrying off. And more single people disappear.

ADVERTISEMENT

This keeps happening while you're out having the time of your life, not looking for anything serious. Then one day-- boom. You're in your 30's, you want to meet someone, and the dating pool is less than desirable to stick your toe into.

ADVERTISEMENT

Change The Channel

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
modern-dating-4
Reddits
Reddits
ADVERTISEMENT

Friends, relatives, coworkers... when you're single, it feels like everyone is investing in your love, except that nothing is happening at all.

ADVERTISEMENT

What are you supposed to say in these situations? It's almost as if they think they will question it into existence. Next subject, please. There is nothing to share here.

ADVERTISEMENT

Did I Miss Something?

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
modern-dating-3
Reddit
Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

Sometimes it's just better not to know all of the facts. What are you supposed to do with a study that explains you either missed your soul mate, or you don't have one after all?

ADVERTISEMENT

And if you already met them, who was it? Better luck next life, I guess.

ADVERTISEMENT

Let's Not Get Crazy

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
modern-dating-9
Twitter
Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

It's hard being lonely but sometimes it's even harder putting pants on. Sure, it would be nice to have someone to hold hands with while you watch a movie.

ADVERTISEMENT

But then again, we're already watching a movie wearing sweatpants, so we're halfway there. Dating just sounds completely exhausting and we'd rather complain about being single.

ADVERTISEMENT

Yep. Just As I Thought.

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
modern-dating-6
Twitter
Twitter
ADVERTISEMENT

We already know the sad state of affairs that we're in, so why do we do this to ourselves? There's nothing sadder than being hungry, walking to the fridge, and opening it only to reveal absolutely nothing that you're interested in.... sigh.

ADVERTISEMENT

It's pretty much the same let-down feeling of opening a dating app... here we go again.

ADVERTISEMENT

All Of The Above

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
modern-dating-10
Reddit
Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

We're not sure where this screenshot was pulled from but they're onto something here. Which of these points is all too relatable to you?

ADVERTISEMENT

Perhaps you can match each of these traits with someone that you've dated in the past. And who would admit to flat out being evil? Dating really is like rolling the dice.

ADVERTISEMENT

Well This Is Disappointing

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
modern-dating-7
Reddit
Reddit
ADVERTISEMENT

Single people face so many different ways they could be let down. And it's usually something that comes out of left field. Like you finally get your crush to make plans with you, get excited about the date.

ADVERTISEMENT

Then you realize they brought their friend along, as well as a piece of chalk to mark the pavement around you, because you're now in the friend zone.

ADVERTISEMENT

Trying To Meet Someone Like...

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
modern-dating-8
Snapchat
Snapchat
ADVERTISEMENT

We're fed a lot of lies about love from Hollywood and the rest of the entertainment industry. Songs have painted a pictured in our heads about how easy it's supposed to be to meet people, and eventually find the love of your life.

ADVERTISEMENT

This girl went out and got her milkshake, waiting for the boys to come to her yard. And now... we wait.

ADVERTISEMENT

It's Hard To Be Original

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
letters in the alphabet typical tinder opening
Photo Credit: Reddit / JL224758
Photo Credit: Reddit / JL224758
ADVERTISEMENT

You want to be the person who is incredibly funny.

ADVERTISEMENT

Try witty openers so that you'll stand out from the herd of other lonely singletons on dating apps, but it's a lot easier said than done.

ADVERTISEMENT

"6FT If That Matters"

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
crouching down to find date who lied about his height
Photo Credit: Twitter / @tytacobell
Photo Credit: Twitter / @tytacobell
ADVERTISEMENT

Except that everyone knows that the men who claim they are exactly 6 feet tall in their dating profile are almost always shorter than that.

ADVERTISEMENT

You know what people like more than men who are tall? Honesty.

ADVERTISEMENT

A Little Strategic Editing

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
tweet about married men photocropping on profiles
Photo Credit: Twitter / @Loop528
Photo Credit: Twitter / @Loop528
ADVERTISEMENT

Never trust someone on a dating app whose entire profile consists of clearly cropped photos.

ADVERTISEMENT

You always have to wonder what they're cropping out, or better yet, who they're cropping out of those photos.

ADVERTISEMENT

The Bar Is So Low

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
tweet about boys becoming more attractive when they plan something for a data
Photo Credit: Twitter / @syuahmdx
Photo Credit: Twitter / @syuahmdx
ADVERTISEMENT

Yes, it's nice that he took the effort to make some sort of plan, but also, the bar is literally on the floor.

ADVERTISEMENT

Men like to think that women are incredibly complicated beings but in reality, even if you just plan to take her to McDonald's, you still made a plan and she'll be happy.

ADVERTISEMENT

He's Got A Point

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
man wanting yes or no answer to going on a date
Photo Credit: Twitter / @laurenblumears
Photo Credit: Twitter / @laurenblumears
ADVERTISEMENT

Modern dating could be better if everyone would just be straightforward about what they want. Yes or no answers, no playing games.

ADVERTISEMENT

It'd be better for every party involved, and far less difficult to navigate through the world of dating apps.

ADVERTISEMENT

Your Roommates Aren't Always Going To Be Your Wingman

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
rooommate made shrine in room while other roommate was on date
Photo Credit: Twitter / @Deno_tron
Photo Credit: Twitter / @Deno_tron
ADVERTISEMENT

Where's the fun in your roommate simply helping you out by cleaning up your room without setting up a little prank to go along with it?

ADVERTISEMENT

If your date can't handle a Princess Di shrine, she's not the right one anyway.

ADVERTISEMENT

Laying It All On The Line

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
powerpoint about woman to send to her crush
Photo Credit: Twitter / @LizzyFenton
Photo Credit: Twitter / @LizzyFenton
ADVERTISEMENT

You might as well get everything about you out in the open so the other person can make their decision about whether or not they're interested.

ADVERTISEMENT

It helps before either one of you gets too invested.

ADVERTISEMENT

Do I Hear Wedding Bells In Their Future?

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
man on dating app messaging about how he loves water
Photo Credit: Twitter / @brittanyshulman
Photo Credit: Twitter / @brittanyshulman
ADVERTISEMENT

You've got to do whatever you can to make that quick connection if you're trying to date using apps.

ADVERTISEMENT

You've got a heck of a lot of other people to contend with.

ADVERTISEMENT

Red Flags Flying Everywhere

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Photo CreditL TWitter / @laraparkers
Photo CreditL TWitter / @laraparkers
ADVERTISEMENT

I know that we're all supposed to be open-minded and not judge people based on knowing only one or two things about them...

ADVERTISEMENT

But this tells you just about everything you need to know about this man.