Hinge

2 weeks ago

So, I matched with this guy on Hinge who had a pretty run-of-the-mill profile—just a little adventurous, a little artsy, and a lot “my mom thinks I’m a catch.” We chatted about our love for pizza and dogs, and I thought, "Why not? Let’s grab a slice!" We met at this cozy pizzeria in Brooklyn, where the only slice creepier than the guy was the mozz...

Coffee Meets Bagel

2 weeks ago

So, I matched with this guy named "Ethan" on Coffee Meets Bagel—right off the bat, he had the classic smirk and a profile that read “Adventurer seeking my next big thrill.” I thought, great, a fellow New Yorker with a love for the outdoors. We decided to meet up at this cute little café in the East Village. I arrived early, ironically sipping my...

eharmony

2 weeks ago

We decided to meet at a cozy Italian restaurant in Greenwich Village—neutral territory for two strangers who'd spent a week chatting on eHarmony. As I walked in, scanning the room for anyone who might look like his profile picture, I heard a clang, followed by a cascade of giggling. I looked over just in time to see a silver fork catapult through...

eharmony

2 weeks ago

Picture this: it’s a Sunday evening, and I’ve officially hit the wall with my «choose your own adventure» style of dating. Each new encounter feels like a new episode of a terrible reality show, and I’m ready to pull the plug. So there I am, happily wrapped in my favorite blanket burrito, a pint of Ben & Jerry's, and the remote in one hand, when my...

OkCupid

2 weeks ago

There I was, swiping through OkCupid like a New Yorker trying to find a decent slice of pizza—equally desperate and discerning. I matched with a woman whose profile said she loved cats, Broadway shows, and deep discussions about philosophy. Perfect! I thought. We agreed to meet up at a cozy coffee shop in Greenwich Village. I walked in to see her...

match

2 weeks ago

Once upon a time in the bustling heart of Brooklyn, Sarah swiped right on a guy named Dave who had a charming smile and a peculiar bio that read, “Professional goat whisperer.” Intrigued and slightly amused, she set up a date at a hipster café famous for its artisanal avocado toast. As they sat down, Sarah couldn’t shake the feeling that something...

eharmony

2 weeks ago

So, there I was, just a hopeless romantic navigating the complex waters of online dating through eHarmony. I had matched with this guy named “Ted,” who, according to his profile, was a sci-fi enthusiast and an amateur magician. I figured, “Hey, even if he turns out to be a total bore, at least I’ll get a free dinner and some good stories.” We met...

eharmony

2 weeks ago

Once upon a time in the bustling city of New York, a woman named Lucy decided to dip her toes into the murky waters of online dating. After completing a lengthy personality questionnaire and assuring a robot that she was, indeed, “fun-loving and adventurous,” she received a match with a man named Greg on eHarmony. Greg’s profile was a delightful m...

Coffee Meets Bagel

2 weeks ago

Alright, buckle up for this one because it's a classic tale of digital miscommunication. So, Emma and Jake matched on Coffee Meets Bagel, and everything was going great. They had a charming chat about their mutual love for classic films, artisanal coffee, and the bizarrely captivating world of competitive cheese rolling—all the usual stuff. They d...

Tinder

2 weeks ago

So there I was, on my eighth swipe right, when I matched with someone who could've been a character straight out of *Stranger Things*. Seriously, I half-expected to see them with a nosebleed and a telekinetic glare. Her name? "Elle," no less. Coincidence? I think not. Our chat felt like it was happening in the Upside Down—strangely compelling but e...