'ABC' dating is taking over our feeds (and love lives)

A is for amazing idea!

4 August 2023

A is for: An ABC dating trend is making the rounds on TikTok.

B is for: Basically, it consists of planning a series of dates based on the letters of the alphabet.

C is for: Can't wait to try it for yourself? Well, read on.

That's right — this dating trend is very cute and very easy to do. Simply create a list of potential date ideas using the alphabet as your inspiration. And it's all over TikTok. In fact, the hashtag #alphabetdating already has over 140 million views.

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What is ABC dating, anyway?

Couples on TikTok have been sharing their journeys as they go through a series of dates based on the letters of the alphabet.

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So, you might begin with an archery date, followed by a bowling date, followed by a crafting date. And so on and so on. When you reach the end of the alphabet, you could even go back to A and try some of the dates you didn't pick the first time around.

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What's the point?

Not only does alphabet dating help you and your parter to try new things, it can also help you to keep your relationship feeling fresh and exciting. Many couples fall into the habit of repeating the same dates over and over again. Dinner, movie, coffee, ice cream, repeat. With alphabet dating, you'll be able to get out of any stale dating patterns you and your partner may have developed.

Plus, it will give you a challenge to plan and execute something together. So, not only with alphabet dating be loads of fun, it might also help strengthen your relationship, too!