Alex Buscemi
First dates can be nerve-wracking, awkward, and occasionally, straight-up disasters.
Most people power through, but every now and then, a date goes so sideways that there’s no choice but to walk away.
That’s exactly what happened in this story, shared on the r/pettyrevenge Reddit thread, of an online match that seemed promising—until an accidental text exposed the brutal truth.
After days of good conversation, this man (u/Affectionate_Base827) thought he was in for a great dinner date.
But the moment they met, something seemed off.
As the night went on, the woman got a little too comfortable with the wine and excused herself to the bathroom—where she made a critical texting mistake.
Instead of discreetly plotting an escape, she accidentally sent a message meant for a friend straight to her date.
His response?
Well, let’s just say it was quick, clever, and left her with more than just the bill.
Keep reading to see how he handled it.
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