Dating app reality! Free illustration of a man surprised by a woman who looks different from her photo
A common matchmaking story! Illustration material for the 'tough' reality of the 30s & 40s
Scene of being bewildered on a cafe date because the person looks different from their photo
This is a free illustration material of a man in his 30s or 40s meeting a woman from a dating app at a cafe for the first time. The man is inwardly shocked that the woman's appearance in reality is different from the (heavily edited) photo he saw beforehand. Meanwhile, the woman looks calm. This is a common 'reality' in matchmaking and dating apps, a cute, hand-drawn material suitable for expressing the 'tough' side of finding a marriage partner.
This illustration is perfect for articles on 'common matchmaking stories' or 'dating app reality.' The comical, hand-drawn touch humorously conveys the 'tough' matchmaking scene, which can easily become too serious. It's a free material, no registration required, and OK for commercial use. Using it as a thumbnail for matchmaking columns or personal experience blogs can attract readers' interest and increase engagement.

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