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We all get invited on dates we don't want to go on sometimes. Even a friend-date can feel intimidating and unnecessary from time to time. So what are we supposed to do? Sure we can say we have a significant other already but then you have to create a whole fake Instagram for them and get a decent amount of follow backs and it can get really messy really quick. Luckily Regina Roz, AKA the serial dater, provided her best list of excuses for any occasion on Quora. Enjoy!

Dating is a huge risk. Especially with all of these dating apps, you never know who you're about to share a meal with. They could be rude with the waiter, or even worse, flirt with them. Sometimes the date ends up being more than just awkward, and you realize its not going anywhere good. In such cases you're left with very few choices, and staying there is just not in the cards.

Whenever Valentine's day rolls around, I can't help but remember the weirdest Valentine's day first date I ever had. This was a few years ago now, but it still feels like just yesterday, because it was literally wild. I agreed to go out with this guy from my gym, let's call him Doug. I was single and ready to be swept off my feet, so when he proposed a special Valentine's day dinner and dancing event, I was psyched! Only when I got there...it turned out to be a double date. WITH HIS PARENTS. And not like "oh we happened to bump into each other and decided to sit together." No. Turns out, he called them the second I said yes and ASKED them to come on a date with us. And so began the most painfully awkward night of my life…

So, it's Valentine's Day. Today a lot of people are thinking about their relationship status and reminiscing over past dates that either make them smile or crawl in a little hole. On a first date, people want to feel calm, cool and collected. But it's just not always possible. An awkward first date doesn't cancel out the possibility of a second date, but it sure does not feel good in the moment.

Women can do anything that a man can do, but some people clearly haven't gotten the memo. We receive submissions from many a woman complaining about the blatant misogyny that unfortunately plagues the dating world in a time where feminism seems to be at its peak. We have teamed up with dating blog The Single Society to bring you a list of 10 misogynistic things men have said on a date. Have a bad date story to submit? Send if here for a chance to be featured!

When it comes to attraction in a relationship, it comes down to so much more than physical looks. Personality, character traits, mannerisms, and overall persona all contribute to the way you feel about your partner and whether or not they are the person you want to build a future with, or not. Here are some things that people found to be total turn-offs, and the straw that broke the camel's back when it came to being attracted to their partners, and 

Everyone is looking for different things in a life partner, and everyone knows what they bring to the table. But sometimes, it's better to keep your assets to yourself instead of assuming that you know what your potential suitors want, especially if it makes you sound like a bit of a d-bag. One guy learned this the hard way when he took to Twitter to vent his frustrations about being single, despite all his assets. His Tweet said, "My housing is paid for. I make a good salary. I get health insurance, 401k, 700 lbs of beef a year, and I live on a couple hundred acres. I'm a puncher by trade with a bachelor's degree. And I swear you women would rather have a loser than a provider. It's sad"

Twitter roasted him mercilessly, men and women alike and the responses are hilarious. We've compiled some of the funniest ones for you below to scroll through and laugh at.

Romance is an art. You might think you're doing something that will impress the object of your desire, but in fact, you're just being creepy. The women of Reddit have come forward to share the creepiest and weirdest things guys have done to impress them and there are some real gems. We've compiled the best ones for you below. 

Dating can be hard, but it doesn't have to be. All you need to do is go on the date, behave like a normal civilized human being, and then either go on a second date or don't. It's really that simple! Clearly, not for some, it seems.  A Twitter user asking people to share their worst dates received some real shockers in response. Check out some of the worst dates people have been on that went south pretty quickly. 

Ever wish you could have said how you really felt to the idiot you dated? Well now you can, with this brilliant Instagram account - @ToTheGuysIveDated. It's basically a submission of all the ugly truths that women wanted to say to the losers they were in a relationship with, or briefly dated and it's hilarious. Check out the harsh truths these women have to say to their romantic mistakes. 

Blogger and podcaster @Oloni started her annual Valentine's Day challenge, which involves women messaging their crushes in an attempt to get a date with them on February 14. The results have, once again, entertained many.

At the beginning of a relationship, date night might mean putting on a cute outfit, heading out to a cool restaurant and engaging in some interesting conversation every Friday night. Once you have a handful of years of marriage under your belt, date nights start looking a little different.... 

We're sure you have few more ideas of your own...