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\u2019s 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 \u2013 their stories are wild!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u2019t this messy\u2026 or maybe you\u2019ll relate more than you think. Either way, let\u2019s laugh (and maybe cry a little) at the weirdness of modern dating together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The failed chicken comedian<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “Okay, so we\u2019d 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\u2019re sitting at the restaurant, making small talk, when out of nowhere, this guy gets up and starts making a full chicken impression. I\u2019m talking wings flapping, clucking, the whole thing! He thought it would \u2018lighten the mood.\u2019 The only thing lighter was everyone else in the restaurant trying not to laugh. Yeah\u2026 there was no second date after that.” \u2013 Dannah<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The classic dine-and-dash<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “I was out with this guy who seemed pretty cool. We had dinner at this nice place in Kiyovu, and everything was going smoothly\u2026 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\u2014just gone! And no, his wallet was never found.” \u2013 Sabrina<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The yapping catfisher? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “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\u2019d just say \u2018Hi,\u2019 and she\u2019d 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, \u2018No thanks, I can talk to myself at home!\u2019 – Thierry<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The marriage-seeking desperado<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “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, \u2018How many dates do we need before we get married?\u2019 On the first date! I kept smiling because I didn\u2019t 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!” \u2013 Arnoud<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The entourage date-er<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “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\u2014they 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.” \u2013 Calvin<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The pretend mute awaiting connection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “I went on a date with this guy, and he didn\u2019t say a word. I\u2019m not talking about small talk\u2014I mean, he didn\u2019t speak at all. Every time I asked a question, he\u2019d just nod or shake his head. When I finally asked why he wasn\u2019t 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\u2019m invisible.\u00a0No, thank you” \u2013 Nadine<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The mid-date ghoster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “I was at a fancy restaurant with a guy I really liked. He excused himself to go to the restroom\u2026 and never came back. I waited for hours, texting, \u2018Are you okay?\u2019 only to realize I\u2019d 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.” \u2013 Gisele<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The car thief <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “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\u2019t even his\u2014it was borrowed without permission! He had the nerve to ask me to \u2018explain\u2019 to the cops! I was like, come again?” – Kayla<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The omophagia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “We were at a restaurant known for its grilled meat, and everything was going fine. Then he leaned in and whispered, \u2018I actually prefer my meat raw.\u2019 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\u2019t 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.” \u2013 Anonymous<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The serial cheater <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n “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\u2019t even mad. The audacity!” \u2013 Lolo<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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\u2019s already a lot. But imagine all that going completely wrong! 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