(CNN) -- Truly platonic opposite-sex friendships are the chupacabra of the pop culture narrative. From "When Harry Met Sally" to Ross and Rachel, first comes friendship, then comes relationship. Longtime friends Timothy Goodman, 32, and Jessica Walsh, 26, have taken to exploring the leitmotif once more -- and in a 21st century twist, decided to share it with the world via their blog, 40 Days of Dating. The two friends met more than four years ago through New York City's graphic design community. When they both found themselves single at the same time, they decided to embark on the social-turned-design experiment.
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Two friends from New York City decided to try dating -- and blog about it
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The blog, 40 Days of Dating, details their relationship, which began in March
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Blogger: "We used it as a catalyst to work on our issues together"
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