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Matchmaker gives her take on ‘laundromat dates’ and you may be surprised
TikTok users are ditching traditional dates for ‘Laundromat Dates’ – a new trend quickly gathering too much attention for the right reasons.
Are you tired of picking the perfect restaurant and dressing to the nines for a few hours of date with your partner? Or, are you tired of swiping left on daters whose profiles scream red flags? Well, it’s time you considered ‘Laundromat Date’.
What is a ‘Laundromat Date’?
Laundromat Date is one of the most happening things on TikTok as well as in the real world. Romantics are finding love while getting their chores done, without burning a hole in their pockets.
As the name suggests, Laundromat Date is a new trend, that sees couples having the most romantic time while doing their laundry. Videos depicting this have been going around on TikTok for a while and the unconventional theme is growing in popularity with each passing day.
While doing laundry is only one of the things couples do while at a Laundromat, most of them use the time to get to know each other, share a bite and even engage in their favorite board games.
Moreover, you don’t need to worry about dressing up or spending a lot because the new dating trend demands the bare minimum – another reason more and more couples are seen indulging in it.
This is also a great way to meet someone unexpectedly if you aren’t into planned dates or dating apps. You don’t have to worry about getting catfished or meeting someone who isn’t what their online profile reflects.
Matchmaking expert is all in on the new trend
Ksenia Droben, the CEO of Droben Matchmaking gives the TikTok dating trend a thumbs up. In fact, she is thrilled to introduce this method to her clients as a way to meet someone.
The certificated matchmaker and coach for dating and relationships, tells The Focus that Laundromat Dates are a great idea for several reasons.
Even though she has just learned about the dating trend, she thinks it’s one of the best ways for couples to get to know each other and “build strong relationships.”
She said: “First of all, you have to stay for the time the machines are working. So you can plan your date and not rush off. Most singles have stopped swiping in the hope of finding Mr. or Mrs. Perfect. The better idea is to spend more time together.”
“Secondly, they have an idea. When we have an idea or a sense of joining together, we feel like an alliance. We are together against other people. We are wearing our clean clothes, and the others are still dirty,” she further added.
In her third reason as to why she’s all in on Laundromat Dates, the matchmaker says the couples can get food and drinks of their choice and go into it with questions to discuss. “In other words, they are mentally prepared for this date and time,” Ksenia notes.
When asked if there’s any disadvantage to the new dating trend, the matchmaker could only think of the positives.
“Even if the date was not great, the laundry is done. And from a social point of view, communicating with others is much better than sitting in front of your smartphone. Nothing could be better. I am very excited about this trend and will recommend it to my clients as a way to meet someone new,” she said.
Based in London, UK, Ksenia Droben Matchmaking helps “professional singles worldwide to find their big love.” Her company further helps single navigate difficulties of dating with special skills and tools. She’s been into matchmaking and dating coaching since 1998.
