With many states in phase green, partygoers are booking trips and making plans as if everything is alright in the world post-quarantine.
With the pace at which things are moving, it’s hard to wrap our minds around the fact that we’ve been stuck in our homes for nearly three months.
But we have.
From swiping right, to finally being able to meet in person, those of us who have been playing the field on popular dating sites now have an opportunity to start over when dating for a purpose.
So what exactly does that look like during COVID-19?
Here’s what a few avid daters had to say;
Choosing quality over quantity
“It’s all about choosing quality women, not a bunch of females that you lack true interest in”. Says 32yr old Derrick Rivers.
When asked about his style of dating through the pandemic, Rivers thinks the key to lasting relationship success is choosing a woman that is a reflection of the type of man you are (who you want to be).
Oftentimes we get wrapped up in the idea of having non attachments that we overlook people who we share something special with, aside from sexual attraction.
I couldn’t agree more Derrick.
A man with a plan
Since the start of the corona-virus, millions of Americans have since applied for and recieved unemployment benefits.
Although having a job may not be much of a requirement, dating a man who has a plan for his life should be one.
Ashley Davis of York PA, believes that her dating life significantly changed (for the better) once she started seeking out men who had a game plan for their lives.
And consistently working towards achieving more.
For the longest time, I would meet men who lacked ambition. Since COVID I’ve made a conscious effort in bettering myself. I only want to be with a man who wants to progress in life, not remain stagnant.
Forget about the “vibe”
What the hell is a “vibe”?
This term has been used to define a keen element of attraction that two people share after a few times of hanging out.
Forget the vibe!
Dating with a purpose isn’t about creating a fragmented chemistry.
Instead, its the vulnerability that goes into getting to know someone genuinely (with no hidden agenda).
It might seem like yet another obstacle to connecting at a time when it feels as if the world is working entirely against us, but now is the perfect time to get out there and meet someone special.
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