Loosen Up—This Ain’t a TSA Line, You’re Allowed to Smile.

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Let’s get real for a second. It’s already rough out here when a guy’s profile looks like he’s practicing for a mugshot gallery—frowning in every photo like smiling was banned in his hometown. But you, yes you, might be accidentally doing the same thing with a different brand of vibe-killer: zero sense of humor. I’m talking conversations drier than that mystery drawer in your fridge you haven’t opened since 2020. Your idea of “fun” is “long walks in silence while contemplating taxes.” Girl, no.

Humor isn’t just a bonus in dating—it’s the glue, the spark, the caffeine in the conversation. If someone cracks a light joke and you treat it like a court deposition—“Explain that joke. Who was the target? What’s the intention?”—you’re not just missing the punchline, you’re missing the whole point of being here.

So here’s the real tea: maybe it’s time to rethink why you’re on this app. You’re not here to conduct interviews for a potential co-owner of a condo. You’re not here to audition for “The Bachelor: Grumpy Edition.” You’re here—presumably—to find a connection. And you can’t connect with anyone if you’re sealed tighter than a Tupperware lid during a panic attack.

Live a little. Laugh a lot. Be the kind of person someone wants to message after a long day, not someone who makes them wish they forgot their password. The world is a mess. Dating is messy. But laughter? That’s the beautiful chaos we’re all secretly chasing.

So swipe with a smile. Respond with a joke. Let the weird, funny, flirty parts of you show up too. Because no one falls in love over perfectly curated photos and “seeking serious relationship” bios alone—they fall in love when someone makes them laugh so hard they snort. Be that person. Snorting is sexy.