The dating scene in D.C. may be one of the most… unique… dating scenes in the country, but just because it’s a little complicated doesn’t mean you can’t find your perfect match in this amazing city! We asked our followers what was considered normal for dating in D.C. and these are some of the best things that you had to say:
1. You’ve heard of one of their family members because said family member had/has an important position in Congress/the administration
2. Picnic dates at the cherry blossoms
3. Getting asked, “So what do you do?” 0.1 seconds into your first interaction.
4. Getting asked about your grade and step, and which agency you work for.
5. Go-Go music concert
6. Considering their long-term career potential … on the first date
7. Considering a 4-mile separation a long-distance relationship
8. A sign of trust is sharing your clearance level.
9. Dates at the museums
10. Not being able to talk about your work 😅
11. Discarding dating prospects because you would have to change metro lines to see them.
12. “Motorcade” is a reasonable and understood excuse for being late.
13. Asking if they have an office with a door!!!
14. Being worried about dating a spy 😂
15. A LinkedIn request before a first date.
16. Saying, “I’m seeing someone who has a job they can’t talk about”
17. Same date, two states! Starting a date in D.C. and ending it in MD/VA or vice versa.
18. Shameless name-dropping.
19. Dating a diplomat 😂
20. Election happy hours! Get ready to meet your soulmate during presidential debates
21. People highlighting pickleball in their summary as if it’s a personality trait
22. Spending an hour in the car to drive 3 miles to meet your date
23. Finding out the person you’re dating has a drug habit and the first thing you think of is your security clearance
24. Asking what brought you to DC even though we all know it’s for work
25. Going on a date with someone 7 of your friends have dated
26. Combining info to eat completely free courtesy of lobbyists and leftovers from events
27. “Is parking free?!”
