We all know the first date can be nerve-wracking right? Between the talking stage, figuring out what to wear, and trying to keep the conversation flowing, it’s already a lot. But imagine all that going completely wrong! I asked my friends to share their first date stories, and at first, they tried to act cool, but eventually, they spilled it all. And let me tell you – their stories are wild!
Here are 10 real-life Rwandan first-date horror stories that sound way too crazy to be true. After reading these, you might be glad your own dating life isn’t this messy… or maybe you’ll relate more than you think. Either way, let’s laugh (and maybe cry a little) at the weirdness of modern dating together.
The failed chicken comedian
“Okay, so we’d been talking for a while, and the vibes were good. We decided to meet up for a small first date, just an excuse to hang out, you know? We’re sitting at the restaurant, making small talk, when out of nowhere, this guy gets up and starts making a full chicken impression. I’m talking wings flapping, clucking, the whole thing! He thought it would ‘lighten the mood.’ The only thing lighter was everyone else in the restaurant trying not to laugh. Yeah… there was no second date after that.” – Dannah
The classic dine-and-dash
“I was out with this guy who seemed pretty cool. We had dinner at this nice place in Kiyovu, and everything was going smoothly… until the bill came. He looks me dead in the eye and says, ‘Oh no, I forgot my wallet.’ Of course, I offered to pay, but as soon as we left, he jumped on a moto and sped off. No thank you, no goodbye—just gone! And no, his wallet was never found.” – Sabrina
The yapping catfisher?
“I met this girl on IG, and she was the one who hit me up first. We switched to WhatsApp, and this girl loved to talk. There were times when I’d just say ‘Hi,’ and she’d go on for 40 minutes straight. But when we finally met in person, she barely said a word! She only answered the questions I asked, and the rest of the time it was an awkward silence. After the date, she asked when we could meet again, and in my head, I was like, ‘No thanks, I can talk to myself at home!’ – Thierry
The marriage-seeking desperado
“We went out for a casual dinner and drinks, but right from the start, the vibe was off. Thirty minutes into the date, she started asking, ‘How many dates do we need before we get married?’ On the first date! I kept smiling because I didn’t want to just leave her sitting there, but in my head, I was screaming. I took her home after dinner and never talked to her again. She sent me 30 texts a day for a week, begging for another date!” – Arnoud
The entourage date-er
“I met this girl through a friend, and after chatting for a while, I invited her on a date. When she arrived, she brought her sister and a best friend! At first, I thought they were just dropping her off, but nope—they introduced themselves and sat down at the table. Imagine the awkwardness. Zero conversation between us, just weird stares. I understand bringing friends along when we know each other better but on a first date? Hell, no.” – Calvin
The pretend mute awaiting connection
“I went on a date with this guy, and he didn’t say a word. I’m not talking about small talk—I mean, he didn’t speak at all. Every time I asked a question, he’d just nod or shake his head. When I finally asked why he wasn’t talking, he said he was ‘saving his energy for a deeper connection.’ Yikes. And then he kept texting me afterward after ignoring me as if I’m invisible. No, thank you” – Nadine
The mid-date ghoster
“I was at a fancy restaurant with a guy I really liked. He excused himself to go to the restroom… and never came back. I waited for hours, texting, ‘Are you okay?’ only to realize I’d been ghosted mid-date! I had to pay for both our meals and go home, totally baffled. That experience turned me off dating for a solid three months.” – Gisele
The car thief
“This guy picked me up in a fancy car, claiming it was his. I was impressed, of course. Two minutes into the date, he started bragging about how rich he was. When I tried to talk about my ambitions, he cut me off, saying, ‘Can we talk about something more relatable?’ I was already irritated. But then, on the way home, the police pulled us over, and it turned out the car wasn’t even his—it was borrowed without permission! He had the nerve to ask me to ‘explain’ to the cops! I was like, come again?” – Kayla
The omophagia
“We were at a restaurant known for its grilled meat, and everything was going fine. Then he leaned in and whispered, ‘I actually prefer my meat raw.’ When the food came, he asked for his meat to be uncooked and started eating it in front of me! I was horrified. I couldn’t decide if I was more scared of his taste in food or the fact that he was enjoying it so much. I went home terrified.” – Anonymous
The serial cheater
“I went out with a guy I met at a festival. The date was going well, so when he invited me back to his place, I agreed. We had some drinks, played cards, and were listening to music. Everything was going great until he casually mentioned that he was still in love with his ex but had cheated on her with more than 10 people. I was speechless. He ghosted me after that night, but honestly, I wasn’t even mad. The audacity!” – Lolo
