Two people discuss using genetic testing swabs on first dates to screen for hereditary conditions and DNA compatibility. They describe an Instagram date at a longevity clinic and argue that genetic screening is reasonable since people already investigate potential partners extensively.
Wait, let's stop for one second. I saw you do an Instagram date with, with a woman and you guys went to this longevity place. Yeah, it's my— Yeah, you had some— what did you go into? It was like— it was a lymph— lymphatic drainage or something. Lymphatic drainage. You guys were getting along. She was very nice. She was very nice. Yeah. You're very clear. You know, it's like, we're going to have this date, but at the end, we're going to, we're going to do our test. And like, if we're not a match, this whole thing is over. And you guys are kind of getting along. I mean, I mean, you're both— you're both very nice to each other. Seem like you're enjoying the lymphatic drainage and having a good time. And then you do the test at the end. You're not a match. I was trying to work out what she had.
Basically, yeah, there was a risk of the child having a serious condition. I'm not going to specify what it was, but I think that, you know, it's funny because then you guys just call it off and you like hug her and send her on her way. You know, it might seem like sci-fi, like creepy, maybe even almost. But when you're dating someone, presumably You're getting as much information as you can. Like, let's be real, you know, you're looking at their Instagram, you know, you're looking at their parents, you're looking at their job, their career, their this, you're looking at everything. I mean, it's your significant other, right? This might be the most important decision, probably is the most important personal decision of your entire life. There's no reason why— I mean, I think it's a very reasonable question to be like, well, like, is our DNA compatible? Are we a genetic match? Like, I think it's just a very reasonable question. You don't want to have a child with a serious condition. You know, a swab could save your future child's life. I mean, you're probably going to swab your cheeks.
