Labor Day Reset: 7 Dating Secrets You Need 💘
- Andrea McGinty, Dating Expert
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
Fall = busiest dating season.
Labor Day: the unofficial end of summer, one last chance to wear white pants and eat questionable potato salad at a BBQ. But here’s the real truth—dating is the actual labor. No PTO, no HR, no pension plan. And if you’re serious about finding love, you can’t just phone it in.
And here’s the kicker: Fall is dating season. Always has been. Blame it on back-to-school muscle memory or that mini-New-Year’s-reset vibe after summer, but apps and sites light up like fireworks after Labor Day. Translation: it’s the perfect time to get off your chaise lounge and back in the game.
So, in the spirit of BBQs, time clocks, and fresh notebooks, let’s compare Labor Day to the labor of love:
🔨 1. It’s Work—But the Fun Kind
Labor Day honors workers. Dating honors your stamina—because swiping through 237 “Hey beautiful”s before dinner is basically shift work. And like any good job, you get out what you put in. So, update your profile. Swap that five-year-old vacation pic. Take this seriously—or don’t be surprised when your dating “promotion” goes to someone else.
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🧰 2. Some People Phone It In
Every office has a slacker. Dating’s got them too: the ghosters, breadcrumbers, “let’s hang sometime” crowd. Let’s be blunt—they’re the unpaid interns of romance. This Fall? Fire them. You’re the CEO of your love life. Hire better talent. (like me!)
🍔 3. The BBQ Test = The Date Test
Labor Day BBQs expose people fast: who grills like a pro, who just shows up with a sad bag of off-brand chips. Dates do the same. Pay attention—effort is everything. If someone’s giving paper-plate energy, cut your losses.
⏰ 4. Timing Is Everything
Labor Day sneaks up—“Wait, summer’s over?!” Dating does too. One day you’re “casually seeing” someone, next thing you know it’s three months of meh. Here’s your reset: Fall is the season to recalibrate. Ask yourself: am I investing in someone worth a season… or a reason?
🏖️ 5. Everyone Wants a Break—But Not From Love
Labor Day is a day off from work, but not from wanting connection. Romance is the hustle that never clocks out. Take a breather, sure—but if you actually want love, you need to show up.
👗 6. The Fashion Rules Are Outdated
“No white after Labor Day”? About as relevant as “women shouldn’t make the first move.” Wear the white jeans. Send the first message. Break the silly rules. This is your dating game, not your grandmother’s.
🎉 7. The Celebration Is the Point
Labor Day isn’t about labor—it’s about the picnic, the extra-long weekend, the margarita at 2 p.m. Same with dating: yes, it’s effort, but the joy is the point. The spark, the second laugh, the late-night text.
Bottom Line:
Fall is prime dating season. Think of it as your mini New Year’s. New goals, new energy, new chapter.
Dating site numbers skyrocket in the Fall.
But nothing changes unless you change something. So update your photos, refresh that profile, actually send messages—and stop waiting for love to just “happen.”
Labor Day may be about taking a break, but love isn’t. Get off the hammock and get in the game—your next chapter starts now. Call Today, Date Tomorrow. Click.
xo, Andrea
Dating Coach Founder, 33000Dates.com Founder: It's Just Lunch (sold)
25+ years. over 33000 dates. 10,000 Marriages. Yep, I still love what I do ❤️