“Dating App Disaster”

Dear Infinity,

Is there a polite way to ghost someone who brought a Tupperware of spaghetti to our first date… and asked if I wanted to share? We met on a dating app and everything seemed fine — until he said his love language was “leftovers.” I wanted to be open-minded, but girl… I just couldn’t.

How do you navigate the world of online dating without losing all hope in humanity?

— Swiped Out

Dear Swiped Out,

Okay, I laughed way too hard at “love language: leftovers.” You survived a spaghetti ambush — you’re a warrior.

Dating these days is basically like thrift shopping: you have to sort through a lot of weird stuff before you find something that fits. Keep your heart open but your standards high.

And as for ghosting? Honesty > disappearing. A simple “I don’t think we’re a match” message does wonders for your karma (and his next date’s expectations).

In the meantime, treat yourself to a dinner that you didn’t have to microwave in someone’s car.

With a wink and a prayer,

Infinity

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