A woman recently described a frustrating and uncomfortable date with a man named Josh, who made her feel uneasy with his comments and actions. During the encounter, Josh told her he would not have matched with her on the dating app if he had known she was shorter than 5'4", a remark that stunned and upset her. The date took place after just a few messages on the app Raya, which she had recently joined following a friend’s recommendation. She had traveled 45 minutes across London to meet him, expecting a more positive and respectful experience. Josh had asked her for drinks after only a short exchange on the app, which caught her off guard. She was not used to men being so direct, but she decided to give it a try. The date began with Josh suggesting a pub near his location, which raised concerns, as he did not make an effort to meet her halfway. He also arrived 20 minutes late and had not mentioned the pre-drinks when he asked her out, which added to her discomfort. During the date, Josh casually mentioned being with another woman, whom he described as "clingy" and not officially in a relationship. This behavior disgusted the woman, and she decided to leave the date. Despite Josh’s attempts to continue the conversation and suggest going to his place, she left and later blocked him from contacting her. Reflecting on the experience, the woman realized she had been too willing to overlook uncomfortable behavior simply because she thought dating was something she "should be doing." She now understands that being single does not mean she has to accept whoever is willing to take her out. She also noted that the worst part of the date wasn’t being told she was too short, but realizing how easily she had let uncomfortable behavior slide.