So there I was, swiping through Hinge like it was a bagel shop menu on a Sunday morning. I landed on a guy named Mike who had a cute dog and a bio that read, “Avid hiker, pizza enthusiast, and cat whisperer.” I thought, “This dude sounds fun!” We matched, and it was on. After a few standard exchanges, Mike sent me a message: “What are three things I should know about you?” This was my moment to shine, to be captivating and witty! I typed out my response: “1. I can quote **The Office** like it’s my second language. 2. I once made a cake shaped like a cat. 3. I have an irrational fear of spaghetti.” Okay, maybe that last one was a bit quirky, but it’s a conversation starter, right? I hit send and waited, feeling pretty proud of my creativity. A minute later, my phone buzzed. His reply? “Spaghetti? Like, the food?” I thought about it for a moment. Did he think I meant I was afraid of it like a child is afraid of the dark? Or had I unknowingly walked into a weird food debate? I smiled and replied, “Yeah, it’s a long story involving a childhood incident and a broken fork. But we can laugh about it over pizza!” I should’ve listened to that little voice in my head. His next message was a single