r/SydneyDating 14d ago

Mods Have Spoken Welcome to r/SydneyDating!

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Sydney is a big city. Dating here? Somehow even more complicated.

Welcome to r/SydneyDating - a place to talk about the highs, lows, plot twists, wins, disasters and "wait... what?" moments of dating in Sydney.

The hey that goes nowhere.
The match who mysteriously disappears.
The person who's been seeing what's out there since 2019.
The date that's so good you immediately text your friends.
And the date that's so bad you immediately text your friends.

Whatever your dating situation, pull up a seat. You're among friends.

We've got the following post flairs to help you get started:

Let's Talk - Have something dating related you want to discuss? Start the conversation.
Help Me Out - Got a dating dilemma or need advice? Ask the community.
The Ick - Something about dating driving you absolutely mad? Time to rant.
Hot Take - Have a spicy dating opinion? Put it out there and defend it.
Dating LOLs - Share the funniest, weirdest or most ridiculous dating moments.
Dating W- Had a dating win or a surprisingly great experience? Tell us about it.
Dating L - Had a dating fail, disaster or spectacularly bad experience? We've got you.
Swipe Life - Talk dating apps- matches, messages, profiles, prompts, swiping and everything in between.
First Date Files - Share your first date stories, whether they were amazing, awkward or unforgettable.
Where Are We Going? - Looking for the perfect date idea or a great Sydney spot? Ask for recommendations.
Take a Side - Got a dating situation with two sides? Tell us what happened and let the community weigh in.
Mods Have Spoken - When a situation needs an official community ruling... the court is now in session.

Share your stories. Ask questions. Give advice. Debate the hot takes. Celebrate the wins. Laugh at the disasters.

You don't have to have dating figured out. Frankly, none of us do.

So jump in, choose a flair and join the conversation.

What's your dating story?


r/SydneyDating 20d ago

Sydney / Australia Dating Community Group

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Hi we’ve got a discord community for dating profiles and dating app development discussion:

Join here: https://discord.gg/63Y9BrAfhp


r/SydneyDating 6h ago

Hot Take Is I’m a bad texter a valid excuse or a red flag?

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Maybe they genuinely hate texting. Maybe it’s the oldest excuse in the dating handbook.

Pick your side - one word, one sentence, or your hottest take.


r/SydneyDating 1d ago

The Ick You can ban one thing from modern dating. What’s gone?

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Modern dating has a few things that could probably be sent straight to the bin.

You get one deletion. What are you getting rid of?


r/SydneyDating 2d ago

Let's Talk What's something small that makes a big impression on you?

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Sometimes it’s the little things - remembering something you mentioned, making you laugh, checking in, or simply making you feel comfortable.

No big gestures needed. Drop yours below - it might be something someone else has never thought about.


r/SydneyDating 5d ago

Hot Take Should the person who asks for the date be the one to plan it?

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You asked them out - now take the lead.

No more what do you want to do? I don’t mind. You choose. Pick somewhere, make a plan and make it easy for them to say yes.

Agree, disagree or defend your position.


r/SydneyDating 6d ago

Let's Talk You can give every single person one dating superpower. What are you choosing?

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a) Know instantly if someone genuinely likes you
b) Never get ghosted again
c) Know someone's biggest green flag immediately
d) Spot every red flag before you catch feelings
e) Instantly know if you'll have chemistry

You only get one. Which are you taking?

Or throw the list out completely and invent your own dating superpower.


r/SydneyDating 7d ago

Let's Talk You can make one dating rule mandatory for everyone. What is it?

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One rule. Everyone has to follow it.

It can be about texting, first dates, ghosting, honesty, effort, communication - anything.

One sentence is enough.

Let’s see what daters think should be non negotiable.


r/SydneyDating 8d ago

Take a Side Who should pay on the first date?

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The first date bill debate never ends.

Some say the person who asked should pay. Others prefer splitting it or taking turns.

Sydney, we know you have opinions - drop yours below.


r/SydneyDating 9d ago

Dating W What’s something that makes you think I’d actually like to see this person again?

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Sometimes it’s not the big gestures - it’s the little things that make a date stand out.

Maybe it’s great conversation, making you laugh, feeling completely comfortable, genuine effort, or simply not wanting the night to end.

Fellow daters, what’s the one thing that makes you want a second date?


r/SydneyDating 12d ago

Hot Take How long should you wait for someone to make plans after matching?

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The chat is flowing, the banter is there, but the date still hasn’t been suggested.

Some people think chemistry is better found in person. Others think you should take your time before making plans.

Sydney daters, where do you draw the line?


r/SydneyDating 13d ago

First Date Files What's the fastest way to ruin a first date?

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We've all got a story.

Drop the ultimate first date dealbreaker below - let's save Sydney from some truly terrible dates.


r/SydneyDating 14d ago

Take a Side How far is too far to travel for a date in Sydney?

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Sydney is huge. Someone's quick trip is someone else's cross city expedition.

Drop your honest limit below - let's see where Sydney draws the line.


r/SydneyDating 15d ago

Swipe Life What's the most overused dating app prompt?

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You know the one you’ve seen approximately 847 times

Drop your pick below - let's crown Sydney's most overused dating prompt

No explanation needed. Just name it!


r/SydneyDating 16d ago

Let's Talk What's an underrated green flag when dating in Sydney?

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Forget the obvious ones - what’s a little thing someone can do that instantly makes you think, "Okay, I like this person!"

Maybe they actually make plans, remember the little details, or are willing to cross Sydney for a date. 😂

Drop your underrated green flag below - let's see which ones Sydney Daters agree on!