{"id":152986,"date":"2020-05-29T02:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T09:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=152986"},"modified":"2020-08-05T11:10:50","modified_gmt":"2020-08-05T18:10:50","slug":"how-to-date-in-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/how-to-date-in-quarantine\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Dating While in Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dating during a pandemic can seem odd<\/em>. We’re not entirely sure when life will feel normal again, therefore we are forced to forgo in-person date nights with the cutie from Hinge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The single life is fabulous, don’t get us wrong. But it’s refreshing when you find someone that can complement you (not complete<\/em>\u00a0you) — which is why we’ve put together some tips for finding your forever and always during the quarantine.<\/p>\n

First, let’s discuss the benefits of single life during coronavirus
\n<\/strong>According to an article from the New York Times<\/em><\/a>, “This pandemic has solved, if temporarily, two of the most challenging aspects of contemporary dating: sex and money,” says Helen Fisher, a biological anthropologist. How so? Well, there’s no more stumbling into an awkward kiss or looking at the check with panic in your eyes. “In the age of corona, these negotiations are history.”<\/p>\n

Also, a new type of courtship is underway and it’s actually delaying the whole matrimony thing<\/em>. Singles are taking things slow and spending time getting to know a person, which is “saving singles time and money as well as enabling many to kiss fewer frogs. Bizarre as it sounds, this pandemic may lead to happier and more enduring partnerships in the post-corona age,” says Fisher.<\/p>\n

Communicate with your potential partners
\n<\/strong>If you\u2019re rolling solo, it\u2019s ideal to talk about your feelings even more with potential partners. We know that singles are using dating apps during this time, so if that\u2019s you, make sure to be real with those you\u2019re meeting. Having honest conversations with potential partners is a great way to stoke the love and establish a strong foundation for a future relationship.<\/p>\n

Plan a date night
\n<\/strong>Yes, you can still make time for togetherness with that cutie you\u2019ve had your eye on. \u201cPeople can still connect and meet; we just have to be smart about it and take a different approach,\u201d says Amie Leadingham<\/a>, a master certified relationship coach. \u201cSlow down to speed up. This is actually forcing us to slow down, get to know each other, and have deeper conversations.\u201d So if you\u2019re all about dating smart, try this:<\/p>\n