Another quick online dating story for you—strap in!
So, what’s the deal with people looking completely different from their profile photos? I’ve had this happen a few times now. We chat online, everything seems lovely and promising, and I start thinking, “Yes, this could be really cool.” Then I rock up to meet the guy in person… and nope. He looks absolutely nothing like his photos.
Let’s be real—you can’t pack on that much weight in a week. In the photos, he’s trim and fit. In person? Well overweight. That’s not a sudden change; that’s been happening over a period of time. (To be fair, I’ve had one where the weight had come off—so it goes both ways!)
The second time it happened, it’s fair to say it was another doozy. We’d chatted online for some time before finally having a date that suited us both. It all seemed good, and we agreed to meet at a café. I arrived and spotted someone on a bench looking a bit… lost. He was clearly waiting for someone, and as there was no one else around, I put two and two together—and my heart sank. He looked nothing like his picture. Honestly, I wouldn’t have recognised him at all if he weren’t clearly waiting for me.
Then he drops this: he’s been through cancer treatment and chemo. And look, I am sorry to hear that—of course I am—but put up a current photo! Also, just to be clear, I’m not looking to become a full-time nurse. That’s not what I signed up for.
All I want is someone who is fit and actually resembles the photos they post. That’s it. Please. Just a little honesty goes a long way.
p.s. It’s one of the reasons I’m no longer online (just in case you’re wondering.)
Rant over!
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