A first date meet-up took a sharp left turn, and the internet is split. A woman who identifies herself as @serenagdoddrealtor on Instagram (now a private account) went viral after posting footage from a recent encounter in which her date criticized her for not disclosing that she currently lives in a motel.
The now-viral video, shared by a third-party account, shows Serena recording herself and the man she was meeting for the first time. She accuses him of being judgmental after he questioned whether someone without a permanent address should be actively dating.
“Because I live in a motel, I shouldn’t be dating?” she says in the clip. “So I don’t deserve love?”
The man, who hasn’t been publicly identified, doesn’t back down.
“You didn’t say that in your profile. You should probably work on yourself before you start dating,” he replies. “You out here dating with no address?”
He further argues that at her age—Serena is reportedly in her 50s—stability should take precedence over romance.
Serena fires back, explaining that she makes nearly six figures, is professionally employed, and is actively rebuilding her life.
“I got a good job, I make almost six figures,” she says. “I’m not ashamed. I’m rising above.”
The emotional clash raises broader questions about dating standards, economic reality, and social stigma, especially for women navigating hardship while seeking companionship.
“Nobody should be dating in survival mode,” said one commentator.
But another pereson supporting the woman commented:
“Homeless doesn’t mean under a park bench.”
In a nutshell, Serena’s supporters online have praised her resilience and transparency, while critics side with the man, arguing that full disclosure about housing should be standard before meeting someone.
