In the digital dating era, finding a meaningful relationship behind the screen of your smartphone can be an undoubtedly daunting task. With the overwhelming plethora of dating apps and profiles men and women have to siphon through at any given time, it is particularly difficult to make a solid impression. In the quest to garner attraction from the opposite sex, many women in this generation have fallen victim to the horrible disease that is being basic as f*ck, and quite frankly, the madness needs to stop. Together with The Single Society, we bring you the 8 profile pictures women really need to stop using on dating apps—in our humble opinions. 

Ever gone on a date with a raging homophobe? If so, you'll know how painfully awkward it is. If not, this woman will walk you through her bad experience, with no details spared. Together with The Single Society, we bring you the latest tale of dating debauchery in NYC, where women attempt to navigate their way through the minefield of lunatics out there, to try and find the one. It's not easy, but hey, at least bad dates make great stories, right?

Ah, that awkward, age-old debate of who should pay on a first date. Some argue that splitting the bill is best, because hi, welcome to equality. Others believe that chivalry and feminism can peacefully coexist. They maintain that although a woman should always offer to pay her half, men are expected to decline the offer politely and insist on paying. But no one talks about secret option C, where the guy flat-out refuses to pay at all.

Together with The Single Society, we bring you stories from real women who went on dates with total cheap-ass douchebags. From those who refuse to leave a tip to those who try sneaking their own alcohol into bars, these stories reveal the worst type of men to go on a date with. Guys, frugality is not a cute look on a first date. Ladies, have you experienced cheap ass first dates?

Going on a first date is nerve-wracking enough, but when you throw in a bout of bad karma, some food poisoning, and a period or two, you're in for a nightmare of an experience. Together with The Single Society, we bring you real-life tales of humiliating moments that women have suffered on first dates, and the cringe factor is next-level sh*t. Honestly, you couldn't make this stuff up!

There is a certain unspoken etiquette when it comes to dating, of which most people are aware. From showing up on time to the date and not speaking only about yourself, these are often the things that determine whether or not there will be a second date. But some people have no idea how to conduct themselves on dates, leaving the person on the receiving end totally baffled! When will these guys learn?!

Together with The Single Society, we bring you the latest real horror story of the online dating scene in New York City, and this time it's about a guy who thought a work event was the perfect place for a first date. After eating in front of the poor starving girl, he tried (and failed to get them free food. He sounds like a real keeper, eh?

You might think that it's simply down to luck (or lack thereof), that your poor romantic choices keep you trapped in the never-ending dating loop of doom. But what if there was a little more to it than sheer boredom, horniness, and some bad experiences? What if your bad dating habits were cosmically driven, and your destiny was actually written in the stars? Courtesy of The Single Society, check out what your zodiac sign exposes about your questionable dating habits, and see how much you relate to these harsh, but honest revelations. And remember, you can always change your destiny... 

Rule number one when you're on a date is to always keep cool and give a good impression. Even if you're raging inside, never ever EVER show it on the outside. It's not a good look. Rule number two? Don't be a cheapskate. Again, not a good look. 

In our latest tale of dating debacles from real women in NYC, brought to us by The Single Society, it seems like this guy missed both those memos. Big time! The dating world is a tough one, but hey, at least bad dates make good stories, right? 

You might think it's easy to get some these days, especially with everyone desperate for human contact after lockdown. But it turns out that cat owners often encounter technical setbacks that the average person doesn't, which could stop them from getting lucky in the sex department. Together with The Single Society, we bring you real women's stories of times their cats did everything they could to stop their owners from having sex, which, if you know a thing or two about kitties, isn't all that surprising! It turns out cats are the ultimate c*ck blocks!

Together with The Single Society, we're back with yet another hilariously awkward dating fail. This time, meet Aaron, the self-obsessed man-child, who could ONLY speak about race cars. And if you've ever been on a date with a guy who wouldn't STFU about himself (so, probably all of you!) then you'll relate to this latest tale of dating debauchery the most.

As many of you can attest, one-night stands can be awkward at the best of times. But when your hookup of choice's roommate shares his bedroom with another guy, you've got yourself a whole new level of uncomfortable morning chit-chat. Welcome to the latest in our series of hilarious, horrible, and awkward real-life dating stories from women currently navigating the world of online dating in New York City.

Most of us have had a summer romance or two, filled with drunken nights on the beach, sex under the stars, and inevitable raging hangovers the next morning. There's something about being abroad that brings out the adventurous side of us all, making us do things we would never do back home and giving us memories that will last forever. vacation hookups are the best, and the memories they leave us with usually last forever. There's something about being abroad that brings out the adventurous side in us all, and together with The Single Society, we bring you stories from real women who told us their craziest summer hookup accounts, sex and all. 

Have you ever had a really bad one-night stand? Ever woken up next to someone and wished you could erase the whole night of mediocre sex with a less than average stranger? Well, if you have, you're not alone. Together with The Single Society, we bring you the funniest, most awkward, and painful first date stories from real women in New York City. 

This one features Liam, a handsome accountant who overstayed his welcome the next morning and refused to put any underwear on. Read on, and be horrified!

We've all had bad dating experiences, but has your story ever been published as a blog? Together with The Single Society, we're bringing you tales of shocking dating disasters from real women living in New York City. From the ridiculous to the cringe-worthy, to the depressingly obscene, we've got it all. So if you think you've had a bad date before, buckle up and read on because this one really takes the cake. 

Dating can be fun — after all, meeting new people, discovering new places to eat, seeing the sites of your city are objectively all good things. But as we all know, dating can also be a total sh*tshow, and anyone who has navigated the world of online dating can attest to having to kiss many a weird/ creepy/ rude/ f*ckboy frog before finding their prince. But with each frog comes an entertaining story, and together with The Single Society, we bring you the latest tale of hilarious, horrible, and awkward real-life stories from women in New York City currently navigating the world of online dating.

Dating isn't exactly a walk in the park and for every rare great date you have, there's always a plethora of bad dates to balance it out. We've all been there and everyone can recall a really bad date. Together with The Single Society, we bring you the worst of the digital dating era and feature stories from real women who are navigating the minefield of dating apps in New York City. This one's about a recovering pornography addict and it's a porn-NO thank you from us!

The trials and tribulations of dating in New York is a never-ending storybook of awkward and hilarious. Together with The Single Society, we bring you some of those stories from real women in NYC in their attempt to navigate their way through finding love in the digital era. We embrace the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of modern dating, but also get some laughs along the way. So pull up a chair, grab a glass of wine, and enjoy this woeful tale of dating debauchery.