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Why Couples Are Swapping Date Nights for the ‘Choremance’ Trend

But does it actually work or is it just another silly trend?

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I’m back with yet another dating trend. Have you missed me? (Probably not…I’m not exactly the bearer of positive dating news.)

But this particular dating trend isn’t necessarily negative. In fact, it’s more quirky and efficient than anything. Referred to as “choremance,” it involves the merging of chores and—you guessed it—romance.

You might be thinking…Why would someone do such a thing? Let’s dive in.

What Is a ‘Choremance’?

A choremance is a dating trend centered around doing chores with a potential suitor or current significant other. In today’s world, which seems to be mostly work and little play, it makes sense to combine the two for some efficient fun.

According to Bruce Y. Lee, M.D., M.B.A., in his Psychology Today........

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