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We were going out for pizza. He’d been very specific—he wanted pizza with chicken. But when we got to the restaurant, they didn’t have that option. No chicken pizza, no …

He Refused to Eat Pizza Without Chicken—Then Ordered Frozen Pizza Without It Anyway Read More

I’d known my neighbor for a few months when he asked me out dancing. We were both college students, and since he didn’t have a car, I offered to drive …

He Got Mad I Didn’t Wear Makeup—Then Accused Me of Showing Off When I Jumpstarted a Car Read More

I went on a date with a woman who, from the moment we sat down, only talked about her ex. Not just vague references—she dove into every detail of their …

She Spent Our Entire Date Talking About Her Ex—From a Breakup That Happened 13 Years Ago Read More

I went on a first date with a guy in his 40s after a week of chatting. We met halfway, played mini golf, had drinks, and seemed to get along. …

He Ghosted Me Mid-Date—And Left His Drink Behind as a Clue to His Immaturity Read More

When I was in college in Boston, I matched with a guy from Harvard. He mentioned it often—casually, not quite a red flag, but definitely a recurring theme. I didn’t …

He Ordered for Me, Bragged All Night, and Tried to Hug Me Goodbye—Here’s What I Did Instead Read More

She wanted a picnic—even in July, when the air was thick with humidity and the forecast promised rain. I went along with it, spent an hour setting everything up: food, …

She Called My Picnic “Desperate”—So I Shared It With Strangers and Found Real Connection Read More

Back in 2007, I gave OKCupid a try and matched with a guy who seemed promising. We’d been chatting on AIM for weeks, and I finally asked if he wanted …

He Vanished During Our Movie Date—Then Admitted His Girlfriend Came Home Early Read More

I went on a Tinder date with a guy named David. He said he was 30, but I later found out he was 38. He picked a pretty upscale restaurant …

I Thought the Date Was Fine—Until His Mother Called Me Demanding Money for Hurting His Feelings Read More

I was working the ward when I answered a call from a patient’s son. He asked how his mum was doing, then quickly said he was losing reception and asked …

I Called a Patient’s Son Back—And Accidentally Helped Him Escape the Worst Date of His Life Read More

It started with a message on Facebook—from my high school crush. I’ll admit, my heart skipped. For a moment, I wondered if fate was offering a second chance. We hadn’t …

My High School Crush Messaged Me After Years—What He Said Over Coffee Left Me Speechless Read More