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Practice dates: should you swipe right on people you’re not attracted to?
Still hoping to meet ‘the one’? While you’re waiting, one dating expert says you should romance someone you’re not totally smitten with. It could be the start of something beautiful
TL;DR
- Practice dating is a new concept for 2026.
- It involves going on dates with people you are not super attracted to.
- Dating influencer Serena Kerrigan advocates for this practice, emphasizing "baddie energy" and authenticity.
- The aim is to reduce dating complications, burnout, fatigue, and disappointment.
- Practice dates help individuals be themselves and lower unrealistic expectations.
- Attraction might develop in real life even if not initially present.