A laundry date shows compatibility and if it doesn't work out at least clean clothes are gained. I've been teased that sharing laundry is too intimate. I figure if a relationship is going to work, might as well not invest too much energy in figuring out if I want my clothes mixed with his on a more permanent basis. The bonus is knowing for future reference he's capable and willing to share laundry duty.
Spare change is a valuable asset and is best reserved for laundry evening. My honey even makes frugality positive. Pride tinges his voice and he stands up a little straighter when he tells me I am a cheap date. For laundry evening, we pool our resources and shared a washer and dryer. I'm willing to provide the biodegradable detergent.
We share our life histories and dreams for the future while we wait for the load to wash and then dry. We could have been more efficient by hanging our clothes to drip dry. And we do now that our laundry date isn't used as an excuse to spend extra time together.
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