I Almost Spit Out My Coffee At How These 20 Single People Are Describing How Dating In 2025 Is Going So Far

I've written about dating — whether it be other people's or my own experience — for years. Whether you are single or happily in a relationship, we can all agree that today's digital dating world is wild. So I figured it would be fun to start this series where I share real-life dating stories ranging from cringe to funny to wholesome — we will feel all the feels here. To kick things off, here are stories of people sharing their 2025 dating woes so far:

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1.And to think we're not even a month into 2025 yet.

2.I had to read this conversation twice to fully understand what was going on here, lol.

3. Honestly, you can't get mad at the honesty here.

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4.Once a ghoster, always a ghoster.

5.I wish I could like this 10,000 times.

6.LOL.

7.This cannot be what our ancestors imagined for us when it comes to finding love.

8.This couldn't be more true.

9.Ah, modern dating at its finest!

10.Whoever says chivalry isn't dead needs to think again.

11.I'm cackling!!

12.I low-key giggled at this pick up line. Cheesy? Yes. Funny? Yes.

13.Enough! We don't want to have your babies!!

14.Be more original, Chad.

15. A very relatable feeling to say the least.

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16.It's the game-playing that really makes me want to throw my phone out the window.

17.A+ for creativity.

18.Might as well give it a try at this point.

19.Solid karaoke song choice!

20.Whatever works!

How's dating going for you so far this year? Tell me about it in the comments below!