The Latest Social Media Craze? That First Date Is About To Get VERY Awkward

Move over Facebook relationship status. Your dating habits are now enough of a reason to update your social media accounts. Looking for love in 2015? Prepare for things to get that little more awkward if you or your date are big into social media. The latest trend to hit Instagram might just leave you choking on your coffee. Social media analysts are noticing a new type of couple shot – the first date selfie. As if being on a first date and tip-toeing around the possibility of a kiss hasn’t already got you mumbling through small-talk, the prospect of saying ‘cheese’ is now on the dinner menu. Along with the hashtag #firstdateselfie are some amazing throwback snaps and some awkward real-life in the moment additions. While we have to admit this could be really sweet for couples who stand the test of time, we’d probably go running for the hills if a potential partner pulled out a selfie-stick at the restaurant. In fairness, if you make it through that, it could end those first date nerves…