20+ First dates that fizzled out fast: 'It was the first date. He brought his mom'

Making a good first impression is crucial when dating, yet so many people don't seem to care about that at all. They show up looking sloppy or arrive 20 minutes late. Some talk about their exes or rant about the reasons they've become jaded and bitter in life. And some are literally just looking for a free meal!

Dating is all about managing expectations. You might not have a good time, or you might meet someone you adore. Much like a job interview, sometimes feelings change after the fact. You might think you had great chemistry on the date, but then within a day or two, your date has a change of heart and decides not to go out with you again. Or maybe you go out with someone you thought was cute in a group setting, but one-on-one, you realize they're a total bore.

It's often interesting to get to know someone new, and just doing a fun activity might be enough to make the date worth going on. Even if you don't get along with your dating app crush, at least you got to make a painting or do some ax-throwing or some other cutesy activity. Still, it's an infuriating feeling when you realize 20 minutes into that first date that you're never going to see this person again. True love might be out there somewhere, but it hasn't found these people yet, because they're spilling the bad dates when they immediately decided, "Nah, I'm out."

Up next, read about the new hire who spotted some red flags at a mysterious new company, saying that "Nobody knew what my job was."

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"What's the biggest "Nah, I'm out" moment you've had on a date?"

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Is this some kind of power play?

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The date should assert dominance in this situation: eat the lobster off her plate! If you're paying for it anyway, you may as well help yourself.
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This is a major red flag!

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Just imagine how she would've acted if that person had decided to date her.
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$ThatOne1983 He asked me how much the bill was for his portion on our first date. I scan the bill and say just put in $15 and it's fine, I'll get the rest. He grabbed the bill out of my hand and proceeded to explain to me the exact amount he owed for about five minutes like I didn't understand basic math.$

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This is quite concerning, especially if they barely knew the guy before the date

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Even if they were friends, this would make anyone pause and reassess what they were seeing in that person.
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