From coffee to cemeteries: Inside Gen Z's new dating trend
India, April 26 -- The idea of 'graveyard dating' is often traced back to novelist Mary Shelley, who is believed to have met her future husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley, at her mother's grave - an encounter that later informed her 1818 seminal work, Frankenstein. Today, the concept is resurfacing in a very different context, finding resonance among Gen Z as social media conversations reflect a shift away from traditional cafe meet-ups.
The trend involves young couples opting for quiet spaces such as cemeteries and graveyards for dates. It reflects a growing preference for low-distraction environments over crowded, high-stimulation settings.
Cafes and bars, once go-to date spots, are increasingly viewed as noisy and intrusive, making it harder to form genuine connections. In contrast, graveyards offer stillness and solitude, allowing meaningful conversations.
However, the trend has sparked debate, with critics arguing that using graveyards as dating venues may be disrespectful, while others question whether its popularity is organic or largely amplified by social media. HTC...
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