Social media is an undeniable part of modern life.

But proceed with caution when it comes to the “date with me” TikTok trend.

But lately, thats reached new heights.

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People are broadcasting date prep, and posting updates about how burgeoning relationships are goingsometimes evenmid-date!

Some creators go as far as tolive-stream breakups.

The phenomenon has become so captivating that Bumble declared Date with me a topdating trend for 2025.

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

couples therapist and owner of Healing Connections

The video got hundreds of thousands of views and generateddebate about dating etiquetteacross the internet.

Date with me content might be partially behind these broader trends.

Behind-the-scenes looks into a TikTok creators romantic journey can show what its likeout there.

Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

In this way, date with me content provides a service for followers.

But it could also normalize sharing our love lives on sociala tendency relationship therapists advise thinking twice about.

However, doing so adds another ingredient to the alchemy of dating, so proceed with caution.

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Additionally, it could add some uninvited guests to the party.

At the end of the day, your partner wants to dateyounot youandyour followers, Games says.

Ensuring your relationship feels private and secure can help foster trust and connection.

Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

couples therapist and owner of Healing Connections

Transparency is a 2025 dating virtue, after all.

If this all sounds outrageous to you, we get it.

Dating is such a vulnerable undertaking.

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Why on earth would you want to invite the world in?

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