Dating is hard enough without the universe actively working against you. We asked our readers to share their most disastrous first date experiences, and the responses did not disappoint.
The Restaurant Fire Alarm
“We were halfway through appetizers when the fire alarm went off. Turns out my date had accidentally set off the kitchen sprinkler trying to show the chef a magic trick. We finished the date soaking wet in the parking lot.”
The Ex Showed Up
“Not only did my date’s ex show up at the same restaurant, she was seated at the table directly behind us. The whole night was just two exes pretending not to notice each other while I awkwardly tried to make conversation.”
The Wrong Person Entirely
“I matched with someone online, showed up to the coffee shop, and spent twenty minutes talking to a complete stranger before realizing my actual date was sitting two tables away the whole time, equally confused.”
Dating may be a minefield, but at least it makes for great stories. Have a first date disaster of your own? Share it in the comments below.
