Another common one is when there are false pretenses. Maybe someone lied about their appearance or interests on their dating profile. So when you meet in person, it's a huge disappointment as it's not at all what you expected. This often leads to a very bad date experience. For instance, if someone said they love hiking and the outdoors but in reality they just stay at home all day. When you plan a date related to the outdoors, they are not into it at all and it becomes a disaster.
A frequent bad date story is related to rudeness. The date could be rude to the waitstaff at the restaurant where you are having the date. This is not only embarrassing but also shows a lack of respect and good manners. It can make you not want to continue the date or even see that person again.
One common bad date horror story is when the date turns out to be a completely different person than they presented themselves online. Maybe they used old or heavily filtered photos, and in real life, they look nothing like it.
One common element is miscommunication. For example, like in my story where my date thought it was a home - style date but I thought it was a proper going - out date. Another is when the person's behavior is completely different from what you expected, such as the girl who claimed to love animals but was terrified of a dog. Also, when someone is overly self - absorbed during the date, like the guy on his phone the whole time. These things often make for a funny yet bad date story.
One common element is bad communication. For example, if someone is constantly on their phone during the date. Another is poor hygiene. If your date smells bad, it's a big no - no. Also, rudeness, like being mean to waitstaff or other people around, often features in bad first date stories.
Food - related disasters are quite common too. Maybe one person orders something really messy like ribs on a first date and ends up with sauce all over their face. Or the food at the restaurant is just awful, which can put a damper on the mood. And then there are those situations where the conversation just doesn't flow. There are long, awkward silences, and neither person really knows what to say, making it feel like the date is dragging on forever.
One common thing is unexpected incidents. Say, like running into an ex - partner during the date. It can create a very tense and uncomfortable situation. Also, if there are differences in expectations. For instance, one person thought it was a casual coffee date but the other had planned a fancy dinner and a movie night.
In many blind date horror stories, there's often a lack of respect for personal boundaries. Maybe one person gets too touchy - feely too soon or pries into very personal matters right away. This can make the other person feel very uncomfortable and turn the date into a bad experience.
One common element is family. In Indian culture, family plays a big role. Often in romantic date stories, the couple might talk about their families or how their families would react to their relationship. Another is food. Sharing a meal together, like having a plate of biryani or some sweet jalebis, is quite common. Also, cultural events or festivals are often part of these stories as they provide a great backdrop for a date.
Well, first of all, dishonesty can be a big part of it. If someone lies about their appearance, job, or interests on their dating profile and it becomes clear on the date, it can be really scary. Also, excessive jealousy can be a factor. I've heard of dates where one person got jealous over the other person just looking at someone else. And then there's the element of being overly controlling. If a date tries to control what the other person eats, drinks, or says, that's really spooky on a first date.
Many online first date horror stories revolve around false expectations. If someone has built themselves up to be this super confident and successful person online, but in reality they are shy and insecure. It creates an awkward situation. Also, there are those who keep checking their phone constantly during the date, as if they are waiting for a better offer. And some dates turn bad when there's a political or religious argument out of nowhere.
Cold food is a common complaint. Like when the pizza is served cold, it just loses all its appeal. Another one is the mystery meat. You have no idea what it really is. It could be some sort of processed meat blend that tastes really strange. Also, overcooked vegetables that are just mush are often part of bad school lunch stories.