Online dating has made it possible for people to meet who would never have had the opportunity to meet otherwise, which is a beautiful thing. The downside is there are a few inevitable dating app personalities you will likely confront before you find your person. Keep the faith, but be prepared to meet the following personalities.
6 Dating App Personalities You Need to Be Prepared to Meet
The Emotionally Unavailable
Whether they’re still obsessing over their ex or have no space in their heart or life for anyone other than themselves, the emotionally unavailable are a fruitless chase. Pass!
The Fast & Furious
The fast & furious personality will make every effort to charm you and make you feel like the most special person in the world for the first few weeks but beware; they have a tendency to disappear from your life with little or no warning.
The Narcissist
Another personality that will pull out all of the stops to make your heart swoon, the narcissist is probably the most difficult to encounter and can leave a trail of destruction. When they suddenly lose interest in you one day you’ll be left questioning what you did wrong when in fact, the problem is always them. The more you push them to make time for you again, the more they’ll pull away. Sadly, narcissists lack empathy and are incapable of caring for anybody except for themselves.
The Emotionally Unstable
A combination of issues and being burned one too many times before in their previous dating app lives make the emotionally unstable incredibly challenging to date at times. Be prepared for occasional emotional outbursts, overreacting and taking most of what you say the wrong way.
The Needy Clinger
Likely a beautiful soul, the clinger just wants to love and be loved. Their need to speak to you every minute of every day and see you daily can become a little intense, but they are usually harmless and are just expressing how much they like you.
The Player
Expect endless shirtless (or suggestive) photos, them always being online because they’re continually fishing for attention and new options, and a lack of conversation skills. They’re online for one thing, and they’re pretty blatant about it.
The Instant Relationship
These personalities will jump in head first with a sense of urgency without getting to know you first. Put the brakes on to help slow them down. Rushing into a relationship before you know each other can spell disaster.
The Introvert
After finally enticing them out of the house to go on a date, they’ll talk to you all day every day but will frequently shy away from actually spending time with you. You could be left wondering if the introvert wants a relationship at all or are just lonely, looking for a pen pal.
The Ghost
This personality will jump in and out of your life like a yo-yo if you allow them to. Just when you think they’ve vanished completely, they pop back into your day with a ‘hey’ and no explanation. Their behavior makes you question your worth and whether they even like you. Are they off saving the world, hiding from the world, or living a double life chasing other people for attention? Who knows, but unless they decide to change there’s little chance of a real relationship with the ghost.
