Dating can be an exciting adventure filled with laughter and the possibility of a meaningful connection. But as anyone who has been on many dates knows, not all of them turn into fairy-tale romances.

In fact, some dates can be downright cringe-worthy and leave us wishing for a quick exit. Let’s take a look at some funny and unexpected dating mishaps that people have experienced.

We’ve all had bad dates, but this one takes the cake. A woman shared her horrible dating experience on Reddit.

It started with her partner dominating the conversation for an entire hour, not giving her a chance to speak. Frustrated, she excused herself to the restroom and decided to drive home instead. But it didn’t end there.

When they were seated at a restaurant, he arrogantly ordered her food and ended up spilling juice on himself. To make matters worse, he criticized the staff and boasted about the superiority of his home country. The evening continued with him expressing his desire to become a manager and fire anyone he deemed incompetent. Talk about red flags!

When the check arrived, she suggested splitting it, but he yelled at her. She left money on the table, walked away, and reluctantly allowed him to walk her home. But that didn’t go well either. The walk was filled with awkward silence, and when they reached her front door, he tried to force himself on her. Thankfully, she pushed him away, threw money at him, and firmly told him to leave. Needless to say, she never saw him again, and even his family cut off contact with her after she shared the story.

Another Reddit user shared their dating mishap, and it involves someone who’s constantly glued to their phone. Throughout the expensive restaurant meal, this person was taking calls and responding to texts. Not the best way to make someone feel special, right? The attentive waitress noticed this and discreetly offered separate bills. The user took the opportunity and settled their portion of the bill before making their swift exit.

Here’s a quirky dating story. At just 18 years old, a man in the Air Force went on a date set up by his roommate. The date seemed pretty normal until they decided to watch a movie. To everyone’s surprise, his date brought a giant stuffed rabbit named Pebbles along. After the movie, they went for ice cream and ended up at his date’s cousin’s home. But before entering, his date made a surprising request – she wanted him to not only kiss her but also the giant stuffed rabbit. To avoid any potential jealousy, he obliged and kissed both. Talk about a memorable first date!

Sometimes, blind dates can be quite the rollercoaster. A man was set up on a blind date by a friend, but when they met at the theater, he realized that his date looked nothing like her online photos. To make matters worse, she introduced him to her parents and even her nine-year-old brother, who joined them for the movie. Throughout the film, the brother continuously kicked the back of the man’s seat. Unable to endure this unusual situation any longer, he excused himself to the restroom and decided to drive home instead. Can’t say we blame him!

During a first date at the London Zoo, a woman encountered a rather bizarre request from her date. He asked her to cover her own ticket, even though it was their first date. To add insult to injury, he pulled out a two-for-one voucher, allowing himself to enter for free while she paid for her own ticket. Quite a baffling move, to say the least. Needless to say, there was no second date.

Imagine having dinner with someone and noticing their wedding ring accidentally slipping out of their pocket. That’s exactly what happened to a woman on a date. Disgusted by the situation, she immediately threw some cash on the table and decided to walk home. It was a rare occasion where circumstances were too repulsive for her to have an appetite. Can’t say we blame her for making a swift exit!

Here’s a bizarre twist. On a first date, a man was taken aback when his date confessed that she was engaged but wanted to go on a few more dates to make sure her fiancé was the right one. Unsurprisingly, it didn’t take long for the man to request the check and make a hasty exit. Talk about dodging a bullet!

Dating can truly be a rollercoaster ride, and sometimes it takes these funny and unexpected dating mishaps to appreciate the good ones. Remember, not every date will be perfect, but you never know when you might stumble upon a truly magical connection. So keep swiping, talking, and laughing, because love may just be one cringe-worthy date away!