Modern dating can be likened to an obstacle course, especially over the last two years. From early pandemic days of virtual-only meetups to a
The answer is resoundingly no, because
Landing in the sweet spot between the winter holiday season and Valentine’s Day, Dating Sunday — typically the first Sunday of the year — is when eager singles emerge from hibernation to swipe on dating apps in droves. The
With this kind of marketing, it’s easy to have high expectations for Dating Sunday, which falls on Jan. 2, 2022. As a seasoned veteran of both the day and dating apps in general, however, I’m here to tell you that those hopes may not be met. You may not find the love of your life on Dating Sunday — and that’s OK.
To the apps’ credit, there are stats behind the hoopla:
The reasoning behind it also makes sense. People may take time off dating during the holidays to focus on family, yet the time can remind us of our singleness;
One day — or even a month — of swiping won’t determine what the rest of the year will be like.
The promise of Dating Sunday ignores the societal reality we’re all facing, however. This will be the second pandemic Dating Sunday, and while
Unsurprisingly, this makes dating that much harder. Folks may want to skip out on dining indoors or meeting others in-person in the immediate future. They may also
Then there’s the fact that the actual day is up for debate, at least according to one app.
Not only is there a push to participate on one day, then, but two.
I understand why Dating Sunday falls when it does, but I believe starting out the year with it could be detrimental. If you fail to find a match on Dating Sunday, you may think it’s somehow a sign of what’s to come during this year, that 2022 is doomed to be like last year and the year before.
This isn’t true. One day — or even a month — of swiping won’t determine what the rest of the year will be like. The
Remember: How Dating Sunday shakes out won’t be a predictor for the rest of the year. Don’t participate if you don’t want to; you can find love another time. Those excited singles won’t vanish when Monday rolls around.
You want a potential match that puts in the effort, so you should do so too.
If you do want to put your best foot forward, however, by all means do it. On
I’m sure I’m preaching to the choir in terms of managing expectations. Throughout the pandemic and even before, dating wasn’t for the faint of heart. Know, however, that Dating Sunday is just another obstacle on the course to finding a match.