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First dates, especially blind ones, can take a million different turns.

Only, its not entirely clear which onesperhaps techno thrillers.

People dont communicate clearly enough when they arent attracted to a person, Dr. Knightexplains.

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That may make for a smoother exit, but it can leave the other partys head spinning.

Ambiguity and uncertainty come up again and again as major challenges in contemporary dating.

Therefore, Id advise against euphemism or subtlety, Dr. Knight adds.

Man on a date with a woman, enjoying conversation in a cozy restaurant setting, subtly showing signs of petty revenge.

That said, being honest doesnt mean acting like a jerk.

Rather, its a choice to be fair and transparent, Dr. Knight says.

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Man shares story of date ending unexpectedly after messaging on Match.com.

Text about arranging a first face-to-face date in the city after messaging and phone calls.

Text discussing a date setup in a restaurant setting before COVID.

Text excerpt about a man’s feeling of not meeting a woman’s expectations on a date.

Woman using smartphone, focused on screen, typing a message.

Text exchange reveals a woman feeling uneasy on a date, hinting at discomfort and awkwardness.

Text message revealing a woman’s dissatisfaction with a date, leading to petty revenge.

Text recounts a man taking petty revenge by leaving a date with an excuse.

Man Cuts Date Short While The Woman Is In The Bathroom After Getting A Text He Wasn’t Supposed To

Reddit comment exchange about petty revenge on a date.

Reddit comments about a first date experience with petty revenge theme.

Reddit post with two comments sharing personal stories about dates and relationships.

Screenshot of a humorous exchange discussing levels of ugliness.

Reddit conversation discussing outdated online dating photos.

Reddit comments discussing a date; mentions honesty and splitting the bill.

Text comment discussing date dislike, suggests petty revenge for insincere behavior during a dinner.

Screenshot of a comment discussing petty revenge on a date, suggesting not blocking her number to see her follow-up reaction.

Comment by CatlessBoyMom discusses date revenge with humor, gaining 375 points.

Comment discussing revenge and a mistaken drunken text about a date.

Text exchange about a date not working out, involving petty revenge and honesty issues.

Text discussing reasons for not expressing dislike during a date due to fear of reaction.

Comment applauding petty revenge, ‘HAHAH!! Standing ovation,’ highlighting satisfaction with the outcome.

Comment about petty revenge involving a date and paying the bill.

Comment reacting to a date with a woman, suggesting petty revenge.

Comment on petty revenge: ‘That was a bit of sweet payback,’ by user freeindividual on Reddit.