Innumerable songs have been written about this city, plays, novels poems and movies. New York New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of, the city that never sleeps. So what is it like dating NYC style?
We called (collect) and asked our US dating expert pals DatingAdvice.com to give us the low down on NYC singles. What do they do differently? Can we learn anything? Is the NY way better? Take a look see, and don’t stray off the sidewalk…
As much as you may want to believe in her, Carrie Bradshaw is nowhere near an accurate depiction of what dating is like in New York – real life is much, much less glamorous.
Pros:
They go out late: Most dates won’t start until 9:30 or 10pm because they’ve adapted to a workplace that has you work until everything is done – whenever that may be. No need to worry about bailing because a big project came up; you’ll have time to do both in the city that never sleeps.
They find potential dates anywhere: Whether they’re waiting for the subway or trying out the newest restaurant downtown, new people are all over the place. New Yorkers know to take advantage of the seemingly never-ending dating pool and are willing give everyone a shot – you never know, right?
They dress for anything: An outfit should transition for any activity, so they can take “office chic” to “club ready” or “dinner date” with just a few accessories. New Yorker singles are prepared for whatever could come up. Don’t be caught off guard in high heels when your date wants to go for a walk.
They’re always up for an adventure: Living in the city often leads to a daily routine that isn’t often broken. This is why they’ll jump at the chance for an exciting date, be it going to a new restaurant or jumping out of an airplane. They don’t hold themselves back – they’ll (literally) take the leap.
Cons:
They spend a lot of money: A few drinks might cost more than you make in an hour, whereas a dinner might set you back a day’s worth of pay. Learn from their empty wallets and try to stick with fun, cheaper alternatives and save the meals for special occasions – like getting a bonus.
They’re glued to their phones: The problem with a city that doesn’t sleep means there’s always some new notification or text to attend to. Instead of talking with the date in front of them, they’ll shoot them a message with a winky face. Sometimes, it’s better to just wink – IRL.
They’re judgemental: They may be willing to give anyone who asks a chance, but that doesn’t mean they won’t turn their nose up when you say where you live or where you went to school. They often lose sight of the importance of a person’s personality as opposed to their stats.
They stalk too much on social media: With the hustle and bustle, they justify their creeping with claims that they “don’t have time to date the wrong person.” However, it also means they’re ready to shoot a person down before even going out with them based on their poor Instagram filter choices.
Ticket to New York anyone? Or na, “I’ll do it myyyyy waaayyy?” Tell us @Lovestruck
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