Although living in the #Instagram #era may come with some downsides (I 100% choose my outfit based on whether my photo will be getting taken), having the power of the internet behind you can sometimes be a saving grace. Whether your photo album is full of Tinder bio screenshots or you and your pals love to tag one another in funny posts, these 40 memes about dating are the perfect thing to throw in your group chat.
Although dating can be very exciting, there's a lot that goes on behind the scenes. Cue: me scanning my old linguistics textbook to unpack the difference between "yea" and "yeah." Whether you try on 90 outfits before a date or you're always thinking about what a text really meant, laughing with your friends about dating drama can be the perfect way to break any romance-related tension. Your friends love you and are totally there for you through all your relationship journeys, and although having a romantic partner can be a lovely source of support in your life, sometimes there's nothing like gabbing with a group of your besties.
Here are 40 memes about dating that will literally make you @ yourself (and probs making dating seem a little less #bleak).
01Creep Alert
There’s nothing wrong with doing your homework ahead of time, IMO.
02You're*
@ All your English major friends.
03Shoot Your Shot
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take, right?
04Caught In A Lie
Well, this awkward.
05Crowded Date
It’s never just a party of two.
06Taking The Next Step
I just brought a few essentials. Hope you don’t mind.
07Oops
Name a more satisfying feeling. I dare you.
08Beep, Beep
Honestly, first dates are hard for everyone. Good for you for putting yourself out there!
09Send Me A Sign
Nice try, but it’s going to take more than that to stop me.
10Temporary Solution
It kind of works, right?
11Trash Fire
One person’s trash is another one’s treasure.
12Bonding
I’m coming for you, my dairy-free queen!
13Unpaid Intern
The accuracy of this actually hurts.
14Cheap Date
That surge pricing can be brutal though.
15Which One?
Wait, is this the person that Addy used to date, who you asked out at the pizza place? Or the guy from the party you met who works at Apple but doesn't have a phone and gave you his email?
16I Do
I'll see myself out.
17Ring Ring
I really do tell my parents about my friends' love lives. They live for the tea.
18Prophecy Foretold
Definitely not the worst fate.
19Exclusively Texting
We're almost dating. As in, I've almost convinced them to go on a date with me.
20Go, Girl
It's hard for some people!
21Groundhog's Day
Just another week in the life.
22New Message
My move is deleting people's numbers and telling myself it's over, then literally restraining myself from texting back the second they text me.
23Greetings
Me pretending my friend didn't already show me everything this person has put on the internet.
24Do What You Gotta Do
Drastic times call for drastic measures.
25Ghosted
It was fun while it lasted.
26The Real MVP
Get yourself a friend with these valuable life skills.
27The Struggle
But what about my needs?
28Just For Fun
Sry, what did you say your rising sign was? Yeah, no, this isn’t going to work.
29Dating App Deception
No lies detected.
30OMG
If this happens to me, I quit dating.
31I Want It
your rising It's like, I don't want you, but I want you to want me. You know?
32Never Mind
Love is an emotional rollercoaster, y’all.
33Big Nope
When you know, you know... especially if it’s a no.
34Small Talk
Now this is what I’m talking about.
35What Do You Do
Classic misunderstanding.
36Not Looking For A Relationship
It’s official. I’m confused.
37Getting Serious
When they drop that “us,” you know it’s real.
38Meeting The Friends
If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends.
39Next Trick
Ta-Da!
40To All The Boys
How else am I supposed to overanalyze every text?
Don't get me wrong, sometimes dating is cute and fun, but other times, dating makes me want to pull a Jane Goodall and go live with chimpanzees. Of course, laughing with your friends can be the best remedy. If you've just been on a terrible date or if you're getting tired "putting yourself out there," sometimes a meme can say everything you mean.
