As a perpetually single 20something, me claiming that dating sucks/is hard/is the worst/makes me want to become a nun isn’t anything monumental. We all know this; It’s a universal truth. And the uphill battle of finding compatible prospects has only become shittier with free dating apps that more or less track targets who are in heat.

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But the absolute worst concept to come out of the single world in the last few years, by far, is the “hanging out” epidemic. Our generation of 20somethings has single-handedly taken the concept of traditional dating and whittled it down to a pile of “just hanging out.” We have, somewhat unknowingly, pigeon-holed our dating experiences by all somehow contributing to the livelihood of this terrible concept. So, next time you see a new dating situation going down this dark, casual, unforgiving road, try these tactics to ensure you don’t get stuck “hanging out” ever again.

1. Deactivate your free “dating” apps, like, yesterday.

Tinder, Hinge, even Lulu (because, really, how much is that crap gonna help you?). If you’re seriously serious about wanting an actual chance at a relationship with someone, chances are very high that trying to find such a thing by way of these free apps is a huge waste of your efforts. Not saying that single individuals haven’t actually found true love or at least intense like from using them, but I’m sure the ratio of weird and mostly sexual situations to long-lasting, fulfilling situations isn’t even close to even. People on these apps are most likely bored, Hot, and unwilling to put in any real effort. They’re time-passers, so don’t get all pissy when your new prospect’s idea of a date is “coming over” or the promise of you two “chilling and watching a movie.” That’s all on you, baby boo.
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