I Can’t Believe These Are Real: 15 Dating App Openers Men Actually Sent to Women
I Can’t Believe These Are Real: 15 Dating App Openers Men Actually Sent to Women  
Podcast: How to Get a Girlfriend with Connell Barrett
Published On: Mon Feb 02 2026
Description: “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 Reply02:43: Say This on the Apps—It’s Genius04:25: The One-word Christmas Message that She (Rightly) Hated08:50: A Line Only Hannibal Lecter Should Use13:43: The Most Painfully Boring First Message on Earth20:02: The Secret to Writing Charming OpenersBOOK A FREE CONSULTATION WITH CONNELL TO LEARN WHY AUTHENTICITY IS THE SECRET WEAPON TO ATTRACT YOUR DREAM GIRLFRIEND:www.DatingTransformation.com