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Until April, I hadnt gone on a real date in well over two years.
Getty/Carol Yepes
Of course, as a result of the pandemic, dating experienced a major shift during the past year.
Many of my friends enthusiastically embracedsocially distancedandvirtual dating.
I was happy for them but avoided arranging meet-ups for myself.
Dressing up and trying to charm someone was the last thing I felt ready to do.
Still, another pandemic winter alone reminded me that sometimes,catsarent enough for company.
I wasnt sure where I fell in those camps, but how could I criticize what Id never tried?
I texted him, and thankfully he was game.
Once you both have your boxes, cue the date!
From the get-go, we faced a bit of trouble.
I even played around with my computer to find a flattering angle and lighting.
We each mixed our own cocktails with alcohol we individually supplied, as its not included.
Though the kit gave us three recipes, we could only totally make one called More Than a Mule.
Sipping our spicy mules, we took a look over the conversation starters.
There were nine of them, printed on a dark green pamphlet.
It was tough for either of us to take these prompts seriously.
I felt like a beauty pageant contestant filling in a sentence (World peace!)
and wouldve preferred an activity or game that had usdosomething silly.
He gave me a tour of his house and introduced me to his sweet greyhound.
We got to know each other better, and it had nothing to do with the kit.
Sure, for a cheaper price than $30, I couldve assembled drinks and prompts of my own.
And didnt I have fun?
Ultimately, the kit in itself provided an experience that we could discuss and bond over.
Perhaps that wasnt its intended resultor maybe it reallywasHinges master plan all along.
Hinge Virtual Date Night Kit
Uncommon Goods
One purchase covers two boxes.
Inside each are conversation starters and cocktail ingredients (sans alcohol).
