{"id":4204,"date":"2021-01-02T08:52:36","date_gmt":"2021-01-02T08:52:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/?p=4204"},"modified":"2021-01-15T03:58:20","modified_gmt":"2021-01-15T03:58:20","slug":"dating-during-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/dating-during-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Dating During Coronavirus Pandemic: The COVID-19 &#038; Online Dating"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_11 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/dating-during-pandemic\/#Dating_during_the_Pandemic_Social_Distancing_Isolation\" title=\"Dating during the Pandemic: Social Distancing &amp; Isolation\">Dating during the Pandemic: Social Distancing &amp; Isolation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/dating-during-pandemic\/#Finding_Love,_Six_Feet_Apart\" title=\"Finding Love, Six Feet Apart\">Finding Love, Six Feet Apart<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/dating-during-pandemic\/#Tech_To_The_Rescue\" title=\"Tech To The Rescue\">Tech To The Rescue<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/dating-during-pandemic\/#The_Future_of_Online_Dating\" title=\"The Future of Online Dating\">The Future of Online Dating<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/dating-during-pandemic\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><iframe title=\"Alec Benjamin - Six Feet Apart [Official Lyric Video]\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pBET-22qits?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cNever stop smiling, not even when you\u2019re sad, because you never know who might fall in love with your smile.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>When Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez said these words, he probably wasn\u2019t thinking about face masks.<\/p>\n<p>The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down in many ways. From face masks and social distancing to quarantines and lockdowns. <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/COVID-19_pandemic\">COVID-19<\/a> has thrown a wrench in everything involving human social relations.<\/p>\n<p>This has had a unique effect on the world population. Romantic relationships and dating were particularly affected during the pandemic. At the same time, it fueled innovation in options such as online dating.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dating_during_the_Pandemic_Social_Distancing_Isolation\"><\/span><b>Dating during the Pandemic: Social Distancing &amp; Isolation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The COVID-19 pandemic marks the first time that the modern globalized society faced a contagion. Not since the Spanish flu had mankind faced such a threat. With over a billion world travelers each year, stopping the spread proved impossible.<\/p>\n<p>Overwhelmed, world governments sought to slow down the virus instead. Experts prescribed strict lockdowns, masks, and social distancing. In short, we turned to isolation as our first line of defense. And it worked.<\/p>\n<p>However, long spells of isolation aren\u2019t great for the human psyche. We\u2019re social creatures, first and foremost. We need the input of our fellow humans to be at our best. In that sense, quarantines and social distancing were very costly.<\/p>\n<p>Extended periods of isolation and confinement chip away at human sanity. As a consequence, mental health symptoms spiked during the pandemic for many of us. People felt sad, lonely, stressed, removed, and starved for human contact.<\/p>\n<p>For those in relationships, it\u2019s been a little less lonely. That said,<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>lockdowns often increased frictions for couples. Not to mention the financial and mental stress. However, single people have an even tougher time dealing with the new normal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finding_Love,_Six_Feet_Apart\"><\/span><b>Finding Love, Six Feet Apart<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2020 was a hard year for those looking for love. While dating during covid-19 pandemic is not easy, being single in a pandemic is beyond tough. It\u2019s braving a most stressful time all alone. We all tend to feel a little hopeless when we\u2019re single. Particularly after a dry spell. Add lockdowns to the mix, and things can get ugly, fast.<\/p>\n<p>For most of us, normal socialization is vital for romance. To stop being single, you need to ask someone out first. Asking someone out means you have to meet them first. Meeting requires a social setting, such as parties or gatherings. Things we should definitely rule out in a pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you do venture out (to buy groceries, or for essential work, for example), obstacles abound. For example, face masks are vital to stop the spread of the disease. However, they also block out smiles, along with much nonverbal communication.<\/p>\n<p>Social distancing is a great way to keep those viral droplets away. That said, being six feet apart at all times also wards off any chance of intimate, private conversation. Our entire social repertoire was crippled by the very measures that keep us safe.<\/p>\n<p>However, dating during the pandemic, it\u2019s not all doom and gloom. Amidst the throes of the coronavirus, a number of entrepreneurs and innovators came forward, offering solutions for mankind to adapt to this new normal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tech_To_The_Rescue\"><\/span><b>Tech To The Rescue<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like with most problems in our time, it was the technology that ultimately stepped forward with answers. The coronavirus isn\u2019t going anywhere. In the meantime, creative digital solutions are capitalizing on this new demand.<\/p>\n<p>As doctors worked tirelessly to create a vaccine, engineers and entrepreneurs rushed to satisfy the social needs of the people. All kinds of tech solutions served as stop-gap measures across all activities that rely on human interaction.<\/p>\n<p>Companies like Zoom and Skype became the primary mode of face-to-face conversation for much of the world. Employees migrated to cloud-based remote work platforms. Catching a movie with your friends became a Netflix or Prime Video watch party.<\/p>\n<p>For those seeking love, the tech world had answers, too. Free dating sites saw a massive increase in user volume and activity. New dating sites and online dating apps sprung forth to help people stave off their quarantine loneliness.<\/p>\n<p>Many of these dating sites and services predate the coronavirus. However, virtually all were accelerated by the outbreak. Platforms were expanded within weeks. New features and upgrades were rolled out in months. Changes that might\u2019ve taken years were rushed to reality.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, many people living through this on their own found some solace. And that may only be the beginning.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Future_of_Online_Dating\"><\/span><b>The Future of Online Dating<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After rapid growth and much technological acceleration, the future of online dating maybe even more interesting. Society at large is becoming increasingly digitized. For many of us, most of our social interactions happened online, even before the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Now, these trends will likely become more pronounced. <a href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\">Free dating sites<\/a> provide a number of objective advantages over traditional dating strategies. The lockdowns may well provide the critical mass for dating sites to become dominant.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, <strong>online dating<\/strong> greatly increases your dating pool. Traditionally, people picked their potential partners from among their friends, coworkers, and acquaintances. It\u2019s a rather limited pool. Online dating opens the floodgates to thousands of potential partners.<\/p>\n<p>It also helps cut through the noise. A lot of time can be wasted on fruitless dates with ill-suited matches. <a href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\">Dating site<\/a> profiles provide glimpses into the personality of potential suitors. Better yet, they let you filter those you\u2019re sure you\u2019d rather skip.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4257\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4257\" style=\"width: 2048px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/dating-during-pandemic\/117165162_10157692890924499_6025014098895125882_o\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-4257\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4257\" src=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/117165162_10157692890924499_6025014098895125882_o.jpg\" alt=\"a banner which has texts and a woman playing with her phone\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1071\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/117165162_10157692890924499_6025014098895125882_o.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/117165162_10157692890924499_6025014098895125882_o-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/117165162_10157692890924499_6025014098895125882_o-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/117165162_10157692890924499_6025014098895125882_o-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/117165162_10157692890924499_6025014098895125882_o-1536x803.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/117165162_10157692890924499_6025014098895125882_o-765x400.jpg 765w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/117165162_10157692890924499_6025014098895125882_o-455x238.jpg 455w, https:\/\/mingle2.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/117165162_10157692890924499_6025014098895125882_o-267x140.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4257\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Try mingle2.com to find your perfect match today!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With widespread adoption, advanced tools, machine learning, and AI, the future of free dating sites look very promising.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No one knows what the future holds. Today, though, dating sites are perhaps the best way to meet a special someone. <strong>Online dating is COVID-19 safe<\/strong>, and perfect for lockdowns. As more people give free dating sites a shot, their future only gets brighter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Dating during the Pandemic: Social Distancing &amp; IsolationFinding Love, Six Feet ApartTech To The RescueThe Future of Online DatingFinal Thoughts \u201cNever stop smiling, not even when you\u2019re sad, because you never know who might fall in love with your smile.\u201d When Nobel Prize winner Gabriel Garc\u00eda M\u00e1rquez said these words, he probably wasn\u2019t thinking about face masks. The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world upside down in many ways. From face masks and social distancing to quarantines and lockdowns. COVID-19 has thrown a wrench in everything involving human social relations. This has had a unique effect on the world population. Romantic relationships and dating were particularly affected during the pandemic. At the same time, it fueled innovation in options such as online dating. Dating during the Pandemic: Social Distancing &amp; Isolation The COVID-19 pandemic marks the first time that the modern globalized society faced a contagion. Not since the Spanish flu had mankind faced such a threat. With over a billion world travelers each year, stopping the spread proved impossible. Overwhelmed, world governments sought to slow down the virus instead. Experts prescribed strict lockdowns, masks, and social distancing. 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