DATING SENTENCES AND QUOTES. a collection of different quotes and scenarios based around the keyword of : dating. you can change locations, name, pronouns and whatever you see fit. reminder to reblog if these are useful!
Blind Dates (strangers meeting for the first time)
“So… you’re not allergic to awkward silences, right?”
“I swear my friends set me up as a joke, but you seem too normal for that.”
“Do we pretend we’ve met before or just dive straight into the weirdness?”
“Okay, be honest — did you already Google me?”
“You don’t look like your picture, but in a good way.”
“I was told you like dogs. That’s already half the battle won.”
“If this goes terribly, we can both agree to fake an emergency text.”
“What’s your ‘get out of bad date’ plan? Just in case.”
“I didn’t know what to wear to a blind date, so I went with ‘nervous casual.’”
“They said you’d have kind eyes. They were right.”
“You look exactly how I hoped you would.”
“This is either the best or worst decision I’ve made this week.”
“You don’t strike me as the type who needs to be set up.”
“Are you always this calm, or are you just better at hiding the nerves than I am?”
“I’m guessing the wine’s not the only thing that’s vintage here.”
“You’re not secretly married, right? Just checking.”
“Tell me the strangest thing that ever happened to you on a date.”
“Should we skip the small talk or pretend we’re not both terrified?”
“You ordered the same thing I was going to get. That’s… suspicious.”
“If we end up liking each other, I owe your friend a thank-you gift.”
First Dates (early chemistry, nerves, curiosity)
“You’re even more interesting in person — that’s not fair.”
“I can’t tell if this is going really well or if I’m just distracted by your smile.”
“If you could be anywhere right now, why this place with me?”
“You know, I didn’t expect to laugh this much tonight.”
“You look like trouble. The good kind.”
“I read somewhere that first dates are just auditions for second ones.”
“You keep looking at me like you’re trying to memorize my face.”
“Don’t tell me your favorite movie — let me guess.”
“If this is a dream, please don’t wake me up yet.”
“I can’t believe how easy it is to talk to you.”
“You didn’t tell me you had dimples. That’s cheating.”
“Are you always this charming or is it just part of your first-date strategy?”
“I like how you look when you’re trying to hide a smile.”
“You can tell a lot about someone by the way they treat the waiter.”
“You smell really good. Is that weird to say?”
“I’m trying not to overthink this, but you make it difficult.”
“Do you ever get the feeling you’ve met someone before?”
“If we have a second date, you’re picking the place.”
“You have that look of someone who doesn’t go on many bad dates.”
“I’m already hoping this isn’t the last time we meet.”
Second Dates (familiarity, testing the connection)
“You came back — I must’ve done something right.”
“Now that we’re not pretending to be calm, can I admit how nervous I was last time?”
“Do you still get butterflies, or is that just me?”
“I remembered how you take your coffee. Impressed?”
“I missed this. Which is ridiculous, since it’s only been three days.”
“So, was I what you expected after the first date?”
“You laugh at my jokes again and I’ll start thinking you actually like me.”
“You look more comfortable this time — I like that.”
“What did your friends say about me?”
“I’ve been trying not to replay our first date in my head, but I failed.”
“I wanted to surprise you, but now I’m terrified you’ll hate it.”
“You already know I’m terrible at small talk, so let’s skip to the real stuff.”
“Is it too soon to say I could get used to this?”
“You brought me here on purpose, didn’t you? You remembered what I said.”
“You’re starting to feel a little dangerous — in the best way.”
“I didn’t realize how much I wanted to see you again until I actually did.”
“Last time you said you’d tell me that secret next time. Guess what? It’s next time.”
“I can’t decide if you’re more mysterious or more honest.”
“If I told you I already like you, would that ruin the suspense?”
“This feels… familiar in the best possible way.”
After Being Dumped — strangers sharing drinks and thoughts
“I don’t even know your name, but you already look like someone who listens.”
“Cheers to heartbreak — it’s cheaper than therapy.”
“You don’t have to say anything. Just… sit here.”
“How long has it been since you started pretending you’re fine?”
“Funny how strangers are easier to talk to than friends sometimes.”
“Did they leave suddenly or did it hurt slowly?”
“You look like you know what it feels like to lose someone who’s still alive.”
“This bar feels like it collects broken people.”
“If I tell you the truth, promise you won’t pity me.”
“It’s strange, isn’t it? How love leaves an echo.”
“We could lie and say we’re celebrating something instead.”
“You look like you needed that drink more than I did.”
“They say time heals everything. I think time just hides the bruises better.”
“Tell me your story, and I’ll tell you mine — deal?”
“Maybe heartbreak is just proof we’re still capable of loving.”
“You don’t have to smile. I’m not expecting you to.”
“I used to come here with them. Guess it’s mine now.”
“Isn’t it funny how the people who break us still cross our minds when we can’t sleep?”
“If we pretend to be each other’s dates, maybe it’ll hurt less.”
“For tonight, let’s just be two people who don’t owe anyone an explanation.”
Exes on a date after a long time
“You still order the same drink. Some things never change.”
“You cut your hair. It suits you… more than it should.”
“I can’t decide if this feels familiar or completely wrong.”
“Do you ever think about what would’ve happened if we hadn’t broken up?”
“You’re smiling, but your eyes still look the same — guarded.”
“I didn’t come here to rehash the past, but it keeps showing up anyway.”
“You look happier. I’m glad… I think.”
“This is weird, isn’t it? Being on a date with your ex?”
“I kept your hoodie. Don’t look at me like that — it’s comfortable.”
“You used to hate this song. Now you’re humming it.”
“You remember how to make me laugh. That’s unfair.”
“I thought I’d be over you by now.”
“So, are we actually trying again, or just reminiscing?”
“I missed you. There, I said it.”
“You know what’s dangerous? How easy it is to fall back into old habits.”
“You were the first person I ever loved. Maybe that never really fades.”
“Are we here because of nostalgia or because we’re both lonely?”
“You still talk with your hands when you’re nervous.”
“If this ends badly again, I’m blaming you.”
“Maybe we needed to fall apart to learn how to meet again.”
