Our readers’ Lakeland horror dating stories

We get it — dating is scary. Share your horror dating stories from around Lakeland that still haunt you to this day.

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Hey, we get it — dating can be scary, but you’re not alone. Unburden yourself and share a date story that still haunts you to this day.

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For Valentine’s Day, we created a map of local stories sharing where our readers fell in love and made memories, and you did not disappoint.

But what about those dating stories that still haunt you to this day — you know, like if you were ever ghosted, or thought you were getting ready to meet the love of your life, but ended the night with a story that your friends still bring up to this day?

Well, gather ‘round, Lakelanders. Turn off the lights and cue the perfectly timed lightning — it’s time to share your top horror dating stories that took place around Lakeland; just in time for Halloween.

Here are the rules

  • This is supposed to be a commiserative + fairly light-hearted story. Unburden yourselves of embarrassing dates, cringe moments you’ll never forget — you get the idea.
  • Keep your stories PG-rated.
  • Don’t use real names. Keep everyone anonymous, including you.

Share your stories with us + we may feature it in an upcoming newsletter.

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