How the Pandemic Will Change Dating [COVID-19]
We have been in self-isolation for about two months now in Los Angeles. Every day I’m online reading how life will change after this pandemic. I know being single feels even harder now. We’re hitting Summer with no idea if when we're going back to “normal” life. It pretty much makes meeting someone in person even harder to do. Especially with masks covering our faces. This is a great time as I’ve mentioned giving online dating a trywith no pressure. Here is how I think the pandemic will change dating in the long term:
Social distancing is here to stay.
Even if the Stay at Home orders lift. Some form of social distancing will still be intact. There are going to be more regulations at restaurants, bars, and public events. This means walking up to someone in public and not looking like a complete weirdo might be a thing of the past. I know a lot of women are like, yay no one will talk to me. But a lot of times it’s those same women that are telling me they're lonely and don’t want to join a dating app.
The work environment will change.
This will put a damper on dating because a majority of people meet their spouses in the work environment. More offices will let you work remotely. Meaning the only interactions are through video calls.
One night stands and kissing might look a bit different.
Don’t get it twisted there will always be rule breakers out there that don’t care about catching anything. But the truth of the matter is Coronavirus can affect a lot of people. They will be more cautious in having one night stands. If they do they’ll likely be rotating people they already know versus people they met out.
Small Social Circles
Social circles are going to become smaller and more exclusive. People aren’t going to want to chance meeting new people when they already have a group. Even if you don’t think social distancing is important the new girl or guy you meet might. I mean social distancing might become the new dating standard.
Less Physical Contact
There will be less touching and kissing on the first date. For a while at least. This can lead to first dates where you’re 6 ft away from each other. People will be weighing the possibility of Coronavirus exposure for awhile.
Chances for Real Connections
So while this is going on. dating might slow down. But online dating will see increases and can lead to positive emotional connections. You will have the opportunity to get to know someone without the pressure to be physical first. Bringing back the ability to have a real connection with someone.
This experience will change how we view relationships and dating. But people will always find ways to build connections.
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