From VICE · Jillian Drachman · · 1m
Women Seek Brutal Dating Advice, Internet Responds
Reddit users share raw dating tips for women in 2026 after a viral query.
In brief
Reddit users share raw dating tips for women in 2026 after a viral query. Women asked for brutally honest dating advice in 2026, and internet users provided candid tips on relationships. Originally reported by VICE.
Reddit Query
Reddit user bigreddoggydude asked for brutally honest dating advice for women in 2026.
“What is some brutally honest dating advice for women in 2026?”
User Responses
Over 15 users shared raw, unfiltered dating advice for women in 2026.
Key Advice 1
Don’t lead with 'Men are trash' when giving dating advice.
“Definitely don’t lead with ‘Men are trash’”
Key Advice 2
A man sleeping with you doesn’t mean he wants to date you.
“Just because a man will sleep with you doesn’t mean he wants to date you”
Key Advice 3
Men keep women for company and sex, not forever.
“And just because a man will keep you around for a while like he is dating you, doesn’t mean he wants to keep you forever”
Key Advice 4
You can’t fix someone if you don’t like who they are.
“You can’t ‘fix’ him. If you don’t like who he is at this exact moment, don’t pursue him”
Key Advice 5
Stop falling in love with potential, pay attention to what someone actually does.
“Stop falling in love with potential. Pay attention to what someone actually does, not what they promise they’ll become”
The main idea
Women asked for brutally honest dating advice in 2026, and internet users provided candid tips on relationships.
