In the era of home quarantine, how do you date?
The Pandemic has changed all of our lives in a variety of ways, one of which is dating. But all is not lost because love does not have to be confined! Here are a few things to consider if you’re looking for love in the home quarantine era.
Courtship Is Making a Comeback
The modern dating process has definitely slowed down as a result of Covid-19. People are spending more time talking to one another and getting to know one another. Instead of simply swiping right and moving on to the next profile, courting is making a comeback. We should look for platforms that help provide meaningful matches by matching people based on compatibility and personality, as this actually helps the conversation flow. When you’re paired with someone who complements your personality, you’re less likely to have forced, awkward conversations and more likely to make a meaningful connection.
It’s OK to be more picky.
The pandemic has put a lot of things into perspective for us and demonstrated the importance of relationships as emotional anchors. People are becoming more deliberate and selective about who they connect with. Meaningful relationships are unquestionably preferred over casual relationships. This shift is unquestionably a positive one, as understanding and intention are much clearer from the beginning of a connection.
A great tip is to ask open-ended questions; these have no right or wrong answers and can lead to some really interesting and easy conversations. Some good questions to ask on a first date to help you get to know someone better are:
What would your ideal day consist of?
– What is something that irritates you?
– What would you do if you had all the money in the world?
– Where is your favorite place on the earth?
– Do you prefer coffee or tea?
Questions like these can also help you figure out whether you’re excited to get to know this person better.
Start making Your Video Dates More Creative
Dating via texts, phone calls, and Zoom can quickly become stale. It’s easy to become bored with just video chatting, especially if you’ve never met in person. But there are so many fun things you can do on your next Zoom date to have a unique experience and keep things interesting. Here are some fun virtual date ideas:
Play a game together, whether it’s a video game, cards, or even Heads-up. Cook the same recipes and compare the results.
Not only will these make video dates more appealing, but if everything goes well, it will only heighten the anticipation and excitement for when you can meet in person. Here’s to not allowing home quarantine to get in the way of flying sparks.
