A Truly Compelling Argument For Name-Dropping Your Therapist On the First Date

At least if you want a second one.

- Veronica Lopez

We are not saying you should unpack every detail of your personal trauma with a newbie before the apps arrive, but if you are in therapy, intel shows that it can actually work to your advantage to— casually!—mention it. Before you start coming up with reasons not to know this: a Hinge study found that 86 percent of singles are more likely to go on a second date with someone who referenced on date that they see a therapist, but only 7 percent of people are actually comfortable bringing it up. That means there’s a big gap between the thing we all think is attractive and the people who take advantage of it...so be one of them?

Here’s why it works and why you should hop on this bandwagon.