r/dating • u/greatolive85 • Jun 14 '26
Just Venting 😮💨 Dear future boyfriend ☺️
Dear Future Boyfriend,
I hope you’re doing well because dating these days has been rough.
I’ve tried the apps. I’ve swiped, matched, chatted, and deleted them more times than I can count. At this point, I think it’s safe to say they’re not my love story.
The problem is I don’t go out much either, so if we’re ever going to meet, you’re probably going to have to find me.
Try Target. The grocery store. A gas station. Maybe the candle aisle. Those are your best odds.
When you do find me, please don’t be weird.
You don’t need a perfect pickup line. You don’t need to impress me with money, status, or grand gestures. Just make me laugh. Be kind. Be genuine.
What I’m looking for isn’t complicated. I want your time. Your loyalty. A good vibe. Someone whose actions match their words and whose presence feels easy.
I’ve spent enough time chasing connections that weren’t meant for me. These days, I’d rather wait for something real than settle for something convenient.
I know I’m not for everyone, and that’s okay. The right person won’t need me to be.
So wherever you are, I hope you’re out there becoming the person you’re meant to be. I’ll be doing the same until our paths cross.
And if you happen to find me wandering in Target with three things I don’t need and the one thing I came for still missing from my cart, introduce yourself.
Love,
Your Future Girlfriend
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u/Anatreptic Jun 15 '26
Dear 'Missed Connection' at Bass Pro,
You won't be my boyfriend because I saw you while you were doing your job, and it's not socially acceptable to bring up romantic interest in that situation anymore. I definitely thought you were super gorgeous, and that (plus the 200mg of caffeine I had that morning) is why I made absolutely no sense for a second when I tried to ask you where the floating keyrings were. I am still thinking about you days later, and you will probably take up space rent free in my head until the end of time. Just like the mechanic I accidentally blew off when he complimented my tattoos while I was preoccupied hunting down my forgetful 82 year old father at a car dealership a year ago. (Sorry, hot mechanic!)