When did going out for an evening turn into "date night"?

[MoodySky]

Sorry but it's such a crap expression.

That ‘house party’ thing is because club nights (that you pay to get into) can be called parties these days. Don’t get me started

While I am venting about social media led lifestyle guff I have to mention the horrendous overuse of the word ‘iconic’. To describe anything being flogged to us. Food etc. Just no

It’s all about the gram innit

House party has been around for years and years. I use date night, nothing to do with social media just a night where we go on a date.

I agree, it’s cringey for anyone no longer a teenager!

Ah but the house parties makes sense for a generation who’s parents rented a function room or booked some space in a bar /restaurant for a party. I can’t remember the last time I went to a party (for an adult) that was at someone’s house, not bar/restaurant /function room etc.

Or going out on your own is a 'solo date' ffs.

Awwwh it's making memories hun

Keep up. Its People or Talent now not Human Resources any more

When we had fur babies instead of cats and dogs ! And made memories instead of ‘living’.

I've heard about this many times. People who say they moved in straight away, but I can't grasp how it actually happens practically e.g. if one of you moved in with the other, when did you give notice to landlord, move your stuff out, etc.?

Out out makes sense.
I'm at my local pub all the time, but I never go 'out out'. You need to differentiate sometimes.

You are not alone.

Going out for dinner with my husband isn't a date. We aren't dating. We're married. We're just spending time together!

They were clearly too much in love to think about such banalities as giving notice, and carting around their vinyl collection and shoes.