What’s your nightmare first date story?

Not every first date goes according to plan. We want to hear about ones that went spectacularly wrong.

Maybe there was a quick stop to wave hello to an ex. Maybe they casually mentioned they’ve lowered their dating standards. Maybe you didn’t realize it was a date until it was too late. Maybe your date literally ran away from you.

We want to hear all about it. Submit it below in 100 words or less — your email address will not be published — or tweet it to @latimeshome. Your story could be published online and in print.

(Can’t fit your story into 100 words? Submit it as an L.A. Affairs column. Find out how here.)