A 2026 dating report has highlighted a trend called "Love-Loreing." Instead of looking for "The One," a huge number of people are going on dates purely "for the plot." They admit that even when they know a date is going to be a disaster, they stay until the end just so they have a funny or ridiculous story to tell their friends in the group chat the next morning.

Would you ever stay in a weird or awkward situation (a date, a party, a job) just so you'd have a great story to tell your friends later? If you have ever done that, what happened?

A 2026 dating report has highlighted a trend called "Love-Loreing." Instead of looking for "The One," a huge number of people are going on dates purely "for the plot." They admit that even when they know a date is going to be a disaster, they stay until the end just so they have a funny or ridiculous story to tell their friends in the group chat the next morning.
Would you ever stay in a weird or awkward situation (a date, a party, a job) just so you'd have a great story to tell your friends later? If you have ever done that, what happened?

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5 Mid Mornings is the best way to ease into your workday – keeping your finger on the pulse with the news, tackling some super engaging topics, interesting world views and keeping the good music flowing. It focuses strongly on uplifting and empowering young women, but is definitely also something for the guys!

5 Mid Mornings is the best way to ease into your workday – keeping your finger on the pulse with the news, tackling some super engaging topics, interesting world views and keeping the good music flowing. It focuses strongly on uplifting and empowering young women, but is definitely also something for the guys!