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Decisions about
Dating.

Explore thousands of structured choices related to Dating. Dive into what people wish they knew beforehand, tracked longitudinally.
Dating Overview
61%
average regret rate from live outcomes. Drops significantly over time.
Insight
82
recorded outcomes in this category alone.

The Dating Regret Curve

Detailed aggregate statistics and longitudinal curves for this category are being calculated from the dataset.

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Had talk about exclusivity after 5 dates

Talked to partner about exclusivity and got positive response

Regret Level1/10

Dated her on Sundays

Found out she had a nickname for me in her group chat

Regret Level6/10

I want to make my interests less boring

My hobbies turn off potential dates

Regret Level5/10

Told me she's seeing another guy

She mentioned she's still talking to another guy after we had a physical connection

Regret Level2/10

Dating strangers with no mutual friends

I've been ghosted multiple times, and I've ghosted others too, since I knew I'd never see them again

Regret Level7/10

Approached a woman in a restaurant

Met a woman through a friend; exchanged numbers

Regret Level1/10

Giving people the benefit of the doubt

Learned the hard way that others may not be willing or able to change

Regret Level10/10

Get off dating apps

Dating apps ineffective for me

Regret Level8/10

Dating in predominantly white environments

Feeling romantically invisible and discouraged due to lack of compatible partners

Regret Level8/10

Failed to consider wallet test

Got texted about failing wallet reach test on third date

Regret Level8/10

Being exclusive from the start

Mixed results from being upfront about dating standards

Regret Level5/10

Used AI on second date

She didn't feel physical chemistry after learning I use AI

Regret Level8/10

Giving up on dating due to cost

Ghosted after a great first date, costly outings

Regret Level6/10

Had first kiss after 2 years of college

Had first kiss, developed strong desire for kissing

Regret Level1/10

Treat dating like a Side-Quest

Met women through shared interests, not just dating

Regret Level1/10

Held her hand after interpreting her body language

Holding her hand was too sudden and made her uncomfortable

Regret Level8/10

Tried dating apps again

Got ghosted or had plans canceled by multiple matches

Regret Level6/10

Switched to brunch dates for more energy and cost-effective

Switched to brunch dates, improved dating experience and found girlfriend

Regret Level1/10

Dating someone who curates their personality for social media

They prioritized recording moments over real presence and connection

Regret Level8/10

Wanting clarity on relationship status

Tried to label relationship with guy I like

Regret Level3/10