Not sure what dating in 2020 looks like? Here are some simple guidelines for pandemic safe dating.
Don’t worry, dating has got us confused too. The laws around socialising during this pandemic are constantly changing, but one thing is clear, dating apps mean you’re able to keep meeting and matching with new people. We spoke with dating app inner circle, to give you the best advice for how to keep your love life alive.
Create a spark
There’s no reason chatting online can’t be fun, it’s just up to you to make an effort to keep that conversation going. Scrap the boring opening lines. Comment on their pictures. Ask them questions. Tell jokes (please, nothing too cheesy). And most importantly, be yourself.
If you hit it off with someone, there’s nothing more exciting than that butterfly feeling you get when arranging to meet in real life. Plus, chatting for a little longer might just be the answer to weeding out the duds.
If you feel like the conversation is drying up but worth pursuing, mix it up a little. You could watch a series, make the same meal, go for a run at the same time, or play a game online. There's lots of options for online fun. Inner circle even have a selection of different distanced date ideas on the ‘Discover’ section, so check it out.
Arrange to meet: but know your boundaries
With lockdowns lifting all over the world, it means you can start thinking ahead and planning to meet. It’s important to remember that everyones got different expectations, so to avoid anything awkward, double check this first.
Make sure you also explore what’s open, as you don’t want a disappointing date.
Socially distant safe dating
If you’re ready to get together in real life, there’s lots of things you can do to date within social distancing restrictions. A picnic blanket, some bites to eat and some drinks is always a nice place to start. Walks are also an option (just make sure you don’t get too close). If you’re both keen (and safe) on a bike ride, a day out exploring your city is a great first date. There’s loads of things you can do to keep your love life ticking over.
And remember (when bars, cafes and restaurants do start to open again) inner circle has a list of tried and tested venues perfect for a first time meeting. So you’re not going to struggle picking the place to go.
If you don’t know about Inner circle, it’s the app designed to get people together in real life. They manually check to ensure there are no fakes or catfish, and have created a community of people serious about dating. Why not give it a try? Download Inner circle here.