People Share Their First Date Horror Stories

This one is less explosive and more quietly brutal. She waits. Finishes her drink. Accepts the silence. Stands up to leave. That’s when he finally appears — 45 minutes late, no text, no call, acting like he’s right on time.

The nightmare isn’t the lateness, it’s the timing. He’s missed the entire date and somehow expects a reset. From the outside, it feels like watching someone lose without realizing the game already ended. She’s already gone emotionally — her body just caught up.