18 Cringeworthy And Awkward Online Dating Interactions

The world of dating has never been more (theoretically) efficient and convenient than it is now. With so many online dating apps such as Tinder and Bumble, you can meet just about anyone you can imagine. This doesn't mean it has become easier, though. Unfortunately, with the increase in interacting almost exclusively through screens, people have become more socially awkward and for whatever reason, more bold.

Though it isn't impossible, finding love online is way more difficult than one might imagine. You only have one shot to make a good first impression, usually through the use of a widely overused and cheesy pickup line. While it may be a painful experience for many, online dating does provide us with many hilariously cringeworthy screenshots of interactions and encounters from all over the world. Laughing at these makes it all worth it. Here are just 18 of the millions of wild online dating app experiences out there.