Man told a mom of two to lower her standards on their first date — her two-word reply made his face drop
First dates can quickly reveal how people truly think about others. Threads user and mom Brianna Taylor shared an awkward dating experience after a man she met for dinner suggested that having two children meant she should expect less from her partner. Her brief but immediate reply left him completely speechless. Sharing on Monday, May 25, 2026, she revealed how his face changed soon after her 2-word response. She posted the story through the username @briannalaren, and the internet applauded her for her smooth comeback.
Taylor explained that the man first asked her what she wanted in a relationship. After hearing what she had to say, he reminded her that she had two children and then told her she might need to “lower your standards a little." Without skipping a beat, the woman responded, “I did.” The short reply immediately shut him up. She later said she stared directly at him after answering. She continued, "But I won’t be doing that again." She also joked, “If we were in a cartoon, his jaw would’ve hit the floor." The date was unsure how to comprehend her words until she followed up with "enjoy your night." His face changed after that remark.
Respectful conversations often say more about character than carefully planned words during first meetings. The duo hadn't even placed their order yet, and the man was already throwing an attitude. The woman admitted she laughed the entire way back to her car, feeling satisfied with how she dealt with the situation. The internet approved of Taylor's calm response. @tatyaunna.jpg joked, "Legend has it, he’s still picking up his feelings." @_muck_ pointed out, "How do men like this not understand you have to raise your standards when there are children to consider?" @djthelifecoach wrote, "Good one! I bet the look on his face was priceless!" @shaniasheis commented, "Keep those standards high, my girl!"
First dates can either take a good turn or end on a bad note. Sadly, another woman had to deal with a rude man on a coffee date. He said, “I’m not a fan of a woman who reads romance novels. They have unrealistic expectations.” She calmly replied, “You mean, I simply have expectations, and you’re not someone who can meet them. Got it,” which clearly caught him off guard. Confused by her bold response, he decided to "take off." However, it seemed like a win for the woman, as she thanked him for leaving, while adding, "I've got a book to read." She later revealed that she is an author who writes romance, and a proud one. Taking down condescending and arrogant mindsets with grace can never go wrong.
For more interesting dating stories, follow @briannalaren on her Threads account.