Dating in 2020 is certainly different than dating in previous years because of... well, you know. Even so, there are some aspects of finding a mate that are universal. The yearning for a crush, endlessly swiping through Tinder, the worry over ghosting, the exuberance of finally being over an ex. Here is a collection of the best dating memes that reiterate the universality of finding love in recent times.
Love me but leave me alone
This meme is a quarantine vibe. Want to be loved? Of course. Want to be perceived? Much more doubtful.
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Funny and true
Who among us can admit that we haven't put up an Instagram story as crush bait?
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Dating but make it funny
This hilarious meme flows neatly into a very sage tweet from Yoko Ono — but don't clown for too long.
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Rock solid relationship advice
If you find yourself clowning (in other words, pining for someone who doesn't really want you back) and can't seem to stop yourself, @imdatfeminist will give you the tough love you need. Read her Mashable interview here.
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Keep growing as a person
On that note, know your worth!
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Can a tweet become law?
This should be a societal rule, in my opinion:
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This dating app is haunted
While everyone detests ghosting, sometimes you, dear reader, are the ghost. At least when it comes to dating during a pandemic, there are a multitude of reasons why — including questioning your own personhood!
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The forecast calls for freedom
Forget blocking them on social media, this is the true sign that you're over a long-distance ex:
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At least you're not dating that guy
Still, even if you are single, you can't help but eye roll at Instagram captions calling one's boyfriend a "goof":
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They all have that one friend
If you do happen to find a partner, then you have to deal with their friends. This funny video is scarily accurate:
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The goal to end all goals
Isn't this what we all want, in the end?
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Just a really nice post to remember when dating has you down
And finally, a dash of hope for the lonely hearts who need it:
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