In the gripping finale of our Deadly Sins of Online Dating series, we reveal the final thirteen missteps that can doom your dating life—and, more importantly, how to avoid them. If you’re serious about stepping up your game and making real connections, this episode is your ultimate guide to sidestepping the biggest pitfalls of modern dating culture.
Here’s what we cover:
•Using vague or filler phrases to provoke jealousy. Saying you’re “out with friends” may seem harmless, but it’s a passive-aggressive move that creates unnecessary drama.
•Being intentionally boring. If you’re not putting effort into the conversation, don’t expect sparks to fly.
•Dodging direct questions. Evading answers might make you feel mysterious, but it comes off as avoidant and uninterested.
•Nitpicking your date. Being offended that he’s “too much” of anything—too nice, too confident, too direct—sends the message that nothing will ever be good enough.
•Killing the vibe with vague intentions. Saying, “I like to get to know people on the app before meeting or talking” is a fast-track to the dating graveyard. If you’re not ready to engage, why are you there?
•Ghosting between plans. If you’re radio silent from the time you set the date to when it actually happens, don’t be surprised if they lose interest.
•Admitting you’re “bad with your phone” and doing nothing about it. Being unreachable isn’t cute—it’s frustrating.
•Making excuses with phrases like “I just assumed you were…” Own your mistakes instead of projecting blame.
•Flagging every behavior as a “red flag.” Not every quirk is a dealbreaker. Being overly critical is exhausting for both of you.
•Adopting a “prove yourself to me” mentality. Thinking you’re inherently better than your date creates a power imbalance that kills chemistry.
•Constant tardiness with half-hearted apologies. Calling after you’re already late to announce you’ll be even later shows disrespect for their time.
•Encouraging them to lose interest before you even meet. Failing to follow through with plans or suggesting they “just cancel everything” after one hiccup is self-sabotage.
•Refusing to commit. Saying you’re interested but never taking action screams indifference.
•Overreacting to their approach. Criticizing someone for not understanding your boundaries, preferences, or personality before they even know you is unfair and unrealistic.
•Speaking in vague generalities. “Tell me something about yourself!” may sound casual, but if you’re not contributing to the conversation, it feels one-sided and shallow.
•Turning dates into job interviews. Asking endless questions but sharing nothing about yourself makes the interaction feel transactional instead of organic.
•Empty promises. Telling someone you can’t wait to see them but making no effort to follow through creates false expectations and wasted energy.
This episode isn’t just about pointing out the sins—it’s about understanding how these habits create walls instead of connections. Whether you’re a seasoned dater or new to the scene, these insights will help you identify your blind spots and make meaningful improvements.
Are you ready to come closer?
