For years, drinking and dating made classic bedfellows: First dates were almost always at bars and liquid courage was key for muddling awkward vibes. But the pandemic and the rise of wellness culture have uncorked new attitudes toward alcohol. While some people are drinking more than ever, others are sober-curious or abstaining entirely. The effects are bubbling over onto the dating scene, and singles are taking notice. In Shooting Your Shot, Bustle explores the changing norms around imbibing on dates. — Hannah Orenstein, Deputy Lifestyle & Wellness Editor
Between The Sheets
The only buzz came from a vibrator.
Drinking On A Date Is The Latest Viral Ick
Like smoking before it, many feel that the constant need to drink has become excessive.
The 7 Cringiest Things You Can Do On A Date, According To Bartenders
Yes, they can tell if you're on a first date from behind the bar.
All Hail The "Single Girl Supper"
It's the 2020s version of dinner and a movie.
Meanwhile, At The Bar...
Vanderpump's Katie Maloney Is Ready To Reclaim "Tequila Katie"
The reality star chats about her approach to first dates and Tom Sandoval's bartending skills.
Brooke Schofield Wishes She Got The Ick More Easily
The content creator isn’t shy about looking for a serious relationship.
On TikTok, Kaitlin Reagan Gets Vulnerable About Dating After Loss
"I don't have time to have a surface-level date. I want to sit down and pick somebody's brain."
TikToker Brynne Marie Is Done Kissing & Telling To Her Followers
The #BeautyTok queen is open about her sexuality and skincare routine, but future relationships are off the table.
Fannita Leggett Loves Being "The #1 Menace In The Nation”
“It's terrible out here, but you got to keep swimming.”
Sofia Franklyn Thinks This Drink Order Is The Ultimate Dating Ick
Plus her advice for filling those first-date awkward silences.
Serena Kerrigan's Best Tip For Meeting Someone Cute At A Bar
Plus the wildest thing she’s ever done on a date.
Kit Keenan Is Glad People Can't Get Too Drunk On Reality TV Anymore
“No one wants to look back and be like, 'Oh, my gosh, I was way too drunk last night.'"
