Dating in 2020 is certainly different than dating in previous years because of… well, you know. Even so, there are some aspects of finding a mate that are universal. The yearning for a crush, endlessly swiping through Tinder, the worry over ghosting, the exuberance of finally being over an ex. Here is a collection of the best dating memes that reiterate the universality of finding love in recent times.

Love me but leave me alone

This meme is a quarantine vibe. Want to be loved? Of course. Want to be perceived? Much more doubtful.

Funny and true

Who among us can admit that we haven’t put up an Instagram story as crush bait?

Dating but make it funny

This hilarious meme flows neatly into a very sage tweet from Yoko Ono — but don’t clown for too long

Rock solid relationship advice

If you find yourself clowning (in other words, pining for someone who doesn’t really want you back) and can’t seem to stop yourself, @imdatfeminist will give you the tough love you need. Read her Mashable interview here.

Keep growing as a person

On that note, know your worth!

Can a tweet become law?

This should be a societal rule, in my opinion:

This dating app is haunted

While everyone detests ghosting, sometimes you, dear reader, are the ghost. At least when it comes to dating during a pandemic, there are a multitude of reasons why — including questioning your own personhood!

The forecast calls for freedom

Forget blocking them on social media, this is the true sign that you’re over a long-distance ex:

At least you’re not dating that guy

Still, even if you are single, you can’t help but eye roll at Instagram captions calling one’s boyfriend a “goof”:

They all have that one friend

If you do happen to find a partner, then you have to deal with their friends. This funny video is scarily accurate:

The goal to end all goals

Isn’t this what we all want, in the end?

Just a really nice post to remember when dating has you down

And finally, a dash of hope for the lonely hearts who need it:

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