For modern daters looking for love, we’re definitely living in a Scheduling Era. First, there was “stack dating,” where we crammed dates into every free slot on our calendars. Now, there’s “choremancing,” which is either a surprisingly practical approach to romance or the most depressing development since dating apps were invented.

It’s no surprise that dating has lost some of the spontaneity and mystique it once had. We’re all following each other on Instagram, we can’t all afford fancy dinners, and honestly… we’re just tired. Dating feels less sexy these days — and maybe that’s OK. Maybe “choremancing” is a clever way to sneak romance back into our lives. Or maybe it’s not.

You might be "choremancing" without realizing it. 

The term, coined by Plenty of Fish, describes a phenomenon that seems surprisingly common: About 42% of singles are “choremancing” without even realizing it. Yep — you might be doing it yourself, even if you’re already in a relationship, and not even know it.

What are ‘choremances’?

Did we freak you out by suggesting you might be “choremancing”? Don’t worry — it’s not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it’s one of those dating trends we’ve kind of been doing forever (like “shrekking,” aka going for nice guys who might not be your aesthetic “type.”). The difference now? It’s intentional. No more drifting into it unconsciously — daters are putting it front and center.

“‘Choremances’ are about turning everyday tasks into intentional date time,” according to Michael Kaye, Dating Expert at Plenty of Fish. “Instead of carving out a separate evening for romance, couples fold dating into........

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