India, May 28 -- Getting stood up is a frustrating, emotionally draining risk in online dating. While you can't force someone to show up, you can minimise the sting and protect your time by vetting matches properly and setting solid boundaries. Bengaluru-based content creator Aamil recently learned this the hard way. Also read | Online dating: Why do people catfish? Red flags to watch out for and how to deal

On May 1, Aamil took to Instagram to detail his experience, which he labelled as the 'worst date in Bengaluru'. In a video that resonated with many, he captioned his ordeal: "Another bad date. Hoping the next one is better."

The experience began on a positive note but quickly soured. Aamil narrated, "Dating in Bengaluru is an absolu...