If you use dating apps and haven’t come across a total creep, consider yourself lucky — you’re an anomaly. Because of the anonymity we’re afforded online, tons of guys (and girls!) take it upon themselves to act like total d-bags, because there aren’t any real-world consequences for, say, telling a girl on any dating site she has “nice side boob” instead of just saying “hi” like a respectful, functioning human. As such, there are many online dating red flags to watch out for.

We’re offered a glimpse into the darker side of online dating, and, for those of us who’ve been in her shoes, it’s refreshingly relatable to know that other women deal with the same B.S. day after day. Despite her “popularity,” Urasek feels just like any other online dater, and has had more than her fair share of awful experiences. Here are seven red flags that she’s come to associate with negative results (and I’ve thrown in some of my own, too). Do yourself a favor and heed our warnings.
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