Happy Howl-oween: The Dating Horror Stories Edition!

October is filled with so much (pumpkin) spice. From hiding under blankets while watching horror films with bae to going on Reddit to read endless scary stories that keep us up at night, there’s no shortage of entertainment during this spooky season.  But nothing can beat the horror that can be the experience of dating. Not to scare you off – as dating can be a fulfilling, fun, joyful experience – but let’s be real, we’ve all had our fair share of dating horror stories.


So, what’s a better month to highlight dating nightmares? Here are 3 spine tingling dating stories that will make you shiver!
1. “Once, I matched with this guy on Dil Mil who lived in Canada. We hit it off right away, and within a few weeks, he was eager to come down to Chicago to meet me in person. So, he booked a flight. On the day of the flight, he called me to let me know his flight had been canceled. He didn’t share much more information and, during our conversation, it sounded like he was canceling the entire trip. Nonetheless, he booked another flight and let me know upon arrival that he was suddenly here. We had a great time together, and even though he planned to only stay for a few days, he ended up staying with me for over a week! When he was visiting, he didn’t hesitate to ask all the serious questions: would I move countries for love? Do I want kids? When do I see myself settling down? The questions were really straightforward and I was taken aback, but I answered! Fast forward to when he returned to Canada, he suddenly ghosted me – responding minimally to my messages, if at all. When I asked him what was going on, he said it’s justified for him not to respond as fast because we live in different countries. The switch ups were so real and so hard to navigate, it all left me confused and stunned!”