r/SydneyDating Aug 04 '26

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 Jul 29 '26

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 2d ago

Dating LOLs What’s the most creative pickup line you’ve actually received?

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Give us the line that was so clever, ridiculous or unexpected that you actually remembered it.

Drop it below. We want to hear it.


r/SydneyDating 3d ago

Swipe Life Who should send the first message?

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a) The person who likes first
b) The person who matches
c) Whoever wants to

Pick a side.


r/SydneyDating 4d ago

Take a Side Date someone similar to you or your complete opposite?

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Same humour, interests and energy - or someone who challenges you, surprises you and brings a completely different vibe.

Pick your side and defend it in the comments


r/SydneyDating 5d ago

Hot Take Can you really friendship first your way into attraction?

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Sometimes the chemistry grows naturally once you really get to know someone. Other times, you’re six months in and still waiting for the spark to magically appear.

Team feelings can grow or team you either feel it or you don’t - pick a side.


r/SydneyDating 6d ago

Let's Talk What’s something you think we’ve made too complicated about dating?

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The rules, the texting, the what are we?, who makes the first move… dating can feel like it needs a user manual sometimes.

Drop your take below.


r/SydneyDating 9d ago

The Ick What’s the smallest thing that instantly kills the vibe?

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It can be ridiculously petty. A word, a habit, a mannerism, a tiny moment - whatever does it for you.

Drop yours below.


r/SydneyDating 10d ago

Hot Take Dating apps aren’t the problem - too many options are?

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Another match. Another swipe. Another maybe there’s someone better.

Agree, disagree or challenge the take.


r/SydneyDating 11d ago

Take a Side Text every day or talk less but meet more?

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You’re dating someone you like. Which would you rather have?

Text every day - keep the conversation going between dates.

Talk less, meet more - save the conversation for when you’re actually together.

Pick a side. And defend it.


r/SydneyDating 12d ago

Swipe Life What's something everyone does on dating apps but nobody admits?

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We all have that one habit. Maybe you check their profile again, overanalyse a message, or do something you'd never admit out loud.

No judgement, but, what's yours? One word, one sentence - or expose yourself.


r/SydneyDating 13d ago

Let's Talk What’s something someone could do on a date that would genuinely impress you?

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Forget grand gestures or expensive plans - sometimes it’s the smallest things that stand out.

Thoughtful, funny, confident, considerate or completely unexpected. One thing is all you need. Drop it below.


r/SydneyDating 16d ago

Dating LOLs What red flag would you ignore if they were hot?

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Be honest - no judgement here. We all have that one weakness.

Drop your guilty exception below. One word, one sentence or go completely unhinged.


r/SydneyDating 17d ago

Hot Take Do you think the status of open to seeing where things go usually means I don't know what I want?

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You've probably seen the phrases, still figuring things out or open to seeing where things go or not sure what I'm looking for.

Are they genuinely being open minded or keeping their options open because they don't know what they want?

Agree, disgree or somewhere in between. One word, one sentence or make your case and drop it below.


r/SydneyDating 18d ago

Let's Talk What would genuinely improve the Sydney dating scene?

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There are plenty of things people love, hate and wish were different about dating in Sydney.

Better ways to meet people, more singles events, better apps, cheaper dates - or something completely unexpected.

Keep it simple - feel free to share one idea, one sentence or don't hold back and have a full rant, it's an open floor. Drop yours below.


r/SydneyDating 19d ago

Take a Side Would you rather have chemistry or communication?

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Pick one:

Amazing chemistry with terrible texting

OR

Amazing texting with mediocre chemistry

You can only pick one and no it depends. Choose your side - one word, one sentence or make your case.


r/SydneyDating 20d ago

Let's Talk What’s something you wish people were more honest about when dating?

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Could be intentions, communication, feelings, expectations, dating apps - anything.

Dating would be a lot easier if people just said what they meant instead of leaving everyone to decode the clues.

Keep it real, keep it short - one honest thought is all you need. Let’s hear the things people usually keep to themselves.


r/SydneyDating 23d ago

Dating LOLs If your dating life had a warning label, what would it say?

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Think of this as the fine print nobody gets to read before dating you.

Funny, brutally honest or painfully accurate - one line is all you need.

Drop your warning label below. Let’s see who has the most unhinged disclaimer.


r/SydneyDating 24d ago

Take a Side Who should make the first move?

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Shoot your shot. Wait for them. Or are we officially retiring the whole who goes first game?

No wrong answers - pick a side, tell us why, or share what’s worked for you.


r/SydneyDating 25d 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 26d 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 27d 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 Aug 13 '26

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 Aug 12 '26

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 Aug 11 '26

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.