Forever alone

At this point, "you up?" is more desirable than half of these!

Our society is under steady scrutiny, as we are being constantly studied by algorithms whose only objective is to get us to spend as much time on whatever app it is they work for, as possible. So if you've opened Tinder and realized that slowly over time, your options seem to deteriorate, then just know, that makes total sense. They are experts at getting you to keep swiping, in hopes of greener grass, yet always fail to deliver. We're not saying that the algorithm hasn't made mistakes… after a…

It's a wild world out there, and when you face-check the suspicious bush of dating, there's no telling what you might find… so roll for initiative and prepare yourself for whatever grim creature is lying in wait. Read on for this collection of top dating app moments of the month, as decided and harvested from Reddit's r/Tinder community. Next, check out this previous collection.

Cringe

We all keep lists of our dating experiences in our heads, but this guy did a full analysis.

They may not have all worked, but they're trending!

Welcome to this week's edition of the hottest trending takes from online dating… It's a wild world out there, and entering the arena of online dating can be especially treacherous. This week, there is a whole slew of desperate individuals looking to find a match amidst the sheer chaos of unsuitable candidates. A personal favorite of mine this week is our “incredibly average” Joe in item #3. There's no point in trying for a long-term relationship if you can't be honest with your partner and your…

Relationships may not last, but memes last forever!

Cringe-fest

It's a wild world out there… and when you open the magical wardrobe of online dating, there's no telling what might spill forth. Sure, you're probably going to encounter some mischievous fauns—who have more experience sending unsolicited photos of their anatomical features than participating in actual conversation. You'll probably also run into that ice queen who cares for naught but how she's perceived on social media—but is seeking a partner to finance her photo-centric misadventures. You mig…

Here is yet another reminder that Tinder puts the “hopeless” in “hopeless romantic!"

There doesn't seem to be a lot of consensus as to what love actually is… Is it a battlefield? A stranger? A losing game?.. That aside, is it really all you need? This general confusion and lack of consensus about love translate over into the world of dating—with no one really being able to agree on what they're after or what they even want. The problem is… if you don't know what you want, how in the heck can anyone possibly give you what you need? Thus, those looking for love often end up in a…

What even is a pickup line anymore?

Bah, Valentine's day, how fun.

On this next installment from the wild world of dating, we've got a series of horrible first date stories for you.