How Is Coronavirus Changing The Dating Game Positively?

Online dating is not new, but how is coronavirus changing the dating game permanently? Before we answer that, let’s look back at how people are dating before the virus put activities on a halt. People are dating online, young ones who are in a long-distance relationship with their beaus call, text, video call each other to get closer. You will see a lot of those on youtube. There are apps single people used to swipe, tap, click on, to match with someone who might be compatible with them per app’s recommendation. In reality, there isn’t much to knowing someone (aside from what’s on their profiles) until you meet them up-close.

So how is coronavirus changing the dating game for the better? It’s BY GIVING PEOPLE MORE TIME TO TALK, albeit through video calls and facetime.  With being at home, having a lot of time, and not able to meet someone because of restrictions, people could use online dating as a way to get to know the other person well. With the fast approach people are dating, the getting-to-know-you part sometimes gets skipped. The lockdown somehow gave people time, to do things they have been putting aside, to read that book that’s been waiting too long on the bookshelf, to try a recipe that has been long craved for. And even to give them a breather from this fast-paced life.

Here are some ways the virus has affected dating and dating means used by digital netizens.

Dating Apps

Popular dating apps along with their start-up counterparts used to bring people face-to-face. You match, exchange a few messages, then meet-up. Who knows what happens next, but such a way to meet people is sometimes overwhelming, the brain can only take so much choices from a sea of people.

How is Coronavirus changing the dating game through these apps? Nowadays, with social distancing in place as recommended by authorities, and the need for safety precautions, these apps have developed video dating sessions instead. Developers are adapting to the needs of the lonely hearts that were more vulnerable during the lockdown. Virtual dates have given people some kind of normalcy in what will appear to be our new normal. And of course, virtual dates make them feel that they’re actually not alone. Coronavirus has given people time to appreciate being alone, and be grateful for having company.

Dating Sites

Aside from Apps, Dating Services also have websites, while others operate solely on mobile apps and still others only have services on desktop. Some are free, others have paid options. For example, www.nostringsdating.net is an adult dating site – a free online dating service for anyone looking, have all transactions on site. Their services cater for meet ups, but with the restriction, dating virtually is the way to go. It seems, people are all the more getting connected despite the social distance. But for the meantime, it’s all about virtual coffee dates, virtual dinner dates, virtual movie dates.

How is Coronavirus changing the dating game positively? There are virtual parties one can attend – where you can play board games among many with other users. This is one way to while boredom away and have social interaction while also looking for potential love in the future. Coronavirus has given people time to appreciate other people.

More Points On How Is Coronavirus Changing The Dating Game

In this fast paced society of ours, dating has equalled something like an activity for passing time as opposed to being a method in finding a partner with the end goal of getting married.

The lockdown, and the virus has somehow positively influenced the dating scene by giving people TIME – to pause, to think, to change routines, and perhaps to reflect on one’s lifestyle.

Dating apps and online dating sites are here to stay. Even the new services introduced by developers are being embraced by users. And there’s even a spike in new registrations as reported by several of these apps and websites.

Furthermore, there is a change in the attitude of people. Several users observed that others had become “kinder”, more willing to chat for longer and they are also now more acceptable of meaningful conversations. Like said above, having all the time in the world being at home means having time for reflection too.

It is the “marry” month of June, who knows if online dating before the time of coronavirus led many couples down the aisle this month?