Red flags on dating apps are important to pay attention to, but don’t let them take over what could be a fun process with a potential partner. Also, don’t take red flags too personally or seriously. If you connect with someone, but the person doesn’t reciprocate much interest, *pass*.
Red flags don’t have to be seen as a problem, but rather signs that help you keep your eyes out for someone who is perfect for you, and not get sucked by someone who isn’t. So, Here are some major red flags to look out for on dating apps.
- Preferring to keep the chat going over wanting to meet in person
If he doesn’t ask you out within ~72 hours of connecting, cut him off. You don’t want a pen pal. You want a partner.
2. He’s sketchy when you ask him out
If it feels right to you to ask, there’s nothing wrong with making the first move. But if he’s coming up with excuses, or doesn’t rise to the occasion to meet, but still touches base to chat, drop this one.
3. There’s nothing written on his profile
Swipe right on an empty profile at your own risk, but if you have to continue to guess his interest or what he’s looking for, once you start to engage, unmatch with them. Putting effort into what you say about yourself and who you’re looking for in that little writing space shows that you’re taking the dating process seriously, so take note.
4. He doesn’t ask questions about you
This isn’t a difficult task. When someone is interested, they’ll ask questions about you. They don’t have to be super deep questions, but they also don’t have to surface-level. Obviously you have to get through the basic Qs when you’re first connecting in order to get a good convo going, but if you’re feeling a nice vibe, expect him to be making just as much of an effort to get to know you as you are him.
5. He asks you out without a warmup exchange
Matching on a dating app doesn’t always mean you should always meet up. Feel each other out before the ask. It might be nice to not beat around the bush, but things can go a little awry on these apps. They should see if there’s a good vibe going before jumping the gun and locking down a time to meet.
6. His profile says what you should and shouldn’t be
In his small amount of space he says things like, “No drama. Be funny. You need to be ambitious.” WHAT? How about he says who HE is and what kind of relationship he’s looking for?? This screams controlling, entitled, and sloppy. Don’t even bother.
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