She discovered mid-date that the man had lied about having a child despite her clear no-kids boundary—his reason left her even more shocked
Many hope for honest conversations when meeting someone new, especially about important life choices. Amanda Martinez believed she was open and clear about her expectations before scheduling a date with a man she matched with on Hinge. Later shared on TikTok through her account @amandalmartinezz on May 11, 2026, the woman revealed how the person lied about not having children before they could meet. As reported by PEOPLE, during the meeting, she discovered that her date had a kid. The reason behind the lie later made the situation even more surprising.
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Martinez said the conversation started well, and they were enjoying their time together after ordering food. But things took a turn while discussing her best friend’s pregnancy when the man suddenly laughed and revealed that he had a child. He then told her he had kept it from her because he believed she would not have agreed to meet him otherwise. The woman was surprised because she had directly asked him about children before the date. She explained that her Hinge profile clearly stated she did not want kids and that she discussed important boundaries over a call before meeting anyone.
The issue for Martinez was not that he was a parent, but that he was not honest with her before they met. She explained that she respected single parents and understood the challenges they face, but she couldn't stand how he treated the lie so casually. While her date tried to brush off the incident, she did not feel comfortable continuing the evening with him. After thinking about the situation, the 39-year-old senior technical recruiter decided she did not want to stay for the rest of the meal. She said she was tired of ignoring moments when her boundaries were not respected. She asked for her bill and settled the cost of her own meal. She then informed her match that she was leaving because his actions were a clear deal-breaker.
Trust and honesty are the foundation of any relationship, but some individuals fail to understand that. In another incident, a woman gave a date a chance even after realizing he had lied about his height and did not look like his photos. She stayed through the meal, but things got worse when he claimed he had forgotten his wallet and asked her to pay. After she did, he told her, "You did a good job," before admitting he was "testing" her. Feeling disrespected, she confronted him and walked away.
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