Why the Dating-App Generation Should Embrace the "Arbitrary-Versary"

Why the Dating-App Generation Should Embrace the "Arbitrary-versary"

We swiped right in December, and a week later met for what was supposed to be a one-night stand. We made a soup together in March, with tomato, kale, and white beans, plus a parmesan rind that I snuck in at the end to really make it sing. In August we used the words "boyfriend" and "girlfriend." And by the following December, already with a year full of memories in the bank, we were clueless about what date to consider our actual "anniversary." …

Why the Dating-App Generation Should Embrace the "Arbitrary-versary" - WorldNL Magazine

We swiped right in December, and a week later met for what was supposed to be a one-night stand. We made a soup together in March, with tomato, kale, and white beans, plus a parmesan rind that I snuck in at the end to really make it sing. In August we used the words "boyfriend" and "girlfriend." And by the following December, already with a year full of memories in the bank, we were clueless about what date to consider our actual "anniversary." …

The Dating-App Generation Is Embracing Random Anniversaries

We swiped right in December, and a week later met for what was supposed to be a one-night stand. We made a soup together in March, with tomato, kale, and white beans, plus a parmesan rind that I snuck in at the end to really make it sing. In August we used the words “boyfriend” and “girlfriend.” And by the following December, already with a year full of memories in the bank, we were clueless about what date to consider our actual “anniversary.” …

Dating apps are making users feel bad, especially those over 29, and the reason may be a change in dating culture. Overload and dating burnout can be prevented by keeping app use casual.