People Share Their First Date Horror Stories

The date is moving along until he decides to unload his life résumé in one breath. Four kids. Three women. Cheated on all of them. No shame, no pause — just a sudden pivot to optimism, capped with “but it’ll be different with you,” like that’s a reasonable conclusion.

It’s almost impressive in its confidence. This isn’t a red flag; it’s a parade of them. When he follows it up by asking if she likes kids, the answer is already clear. She excuses herself politely, disappears quickly, and never looks back. Some exits aren’t rude — they’re self-preservation.