I Can’t Believe These Are Real: 15 Dating App Openers Men Actually Sent to Women
Mon Feb 02 2026
“I want to date you… you remind me of my mom.” Yep, a guy actually sent that as an opener. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett breaks down 15 real messages and sorts them into three categories: magnificent, meh, and mortifying. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you might even steal a line or two that actually works.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
01:47: The Insult Opener That Somehow Got a Reply
02:43: Say This on the Apps—It’s Genius
04:25: The One-word Christmas Message that She (Rightly) Hated
08:50: A Line Only Hannibal Lecter Should Use
13:43: The Most Painfully Boring First Message on Earth
20:02: The Secret to Writing Charming Openers
BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL TO LEARN WHY AUTHENTICITY IS THE SECRET WEAPON TO ATTRACT YOUR DREAM GIRLFRIEND:www.DatingTransformation.com
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“I want to date you… you remind me of my mom.” Yep, a guy actually sent that as an opener. In this episode of “How to Get a Girlfriend,” dating coach Connell Barrett breaks down 15 real messages and sorts them into three categories: magnificent, meh, and mortifying. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, and you might even steal a line or two that actually works. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 01:47: The Insult Opener That Somehow Got a Reply 02:43: Say This on the Apps—It’s Genius 04:25: The One-word Christmas Message that She (Rightly) Hated 08:50: A Line Only Hannibal Lecter Should Use 13:43: The Most Painfully Boring First Message on Earth 20:02: The Secret to Writing Charming Openers BOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL TO LEARN WHY AUTHENTICITY IS THE SECRET WEAPON TO ATTRACT YOUR DREAM GIRLFRIEND:www.DatingTransformation.com