Dating has always been a tricky game; but even in the twenty-first century, with its myriad dating apps and online match-making services that purport to make whole thing easier, it's still far from easy to find 'the one'.
Of course, you can use Tinder if you're just interested in getting laid and, frankly, aren't too bothered about anything meaningful and serious right now. But for those people who are actually looking for love, this isn't normally a viable option.
In reality, you've got to - whisper it - go out and actually meet people. And that can be daunting, scary, and sometimes downright bizarre, as these women found out. Here are their dating horror stories - try not to let them put you off the whole thing forever.
1. A whirlwind romance4. Bit presumptuous
7. And they say chivalry is dead
I don't know about you, but I certainly feel a little better about my own nightmare dates after reading about these calamitous meetings. These are, of course, extreme scenarios, and hopefully your own dating experiences are far more happy than these.