Dating during Covid

[PamsterWheel]

Happily married but watching a TV drama where there is online dating so asking my out of general curiosity. Got me thinking. Obviously it's a no brainer during these times right? Who is going to risk hooking up with randoms? Or are they?!? What are the tinder crowd doing - are people meeting up and shagging now regardless or has it died a death?

No judgement, just really interested to hear what's going on out there in the world of dating and how Covid has affected it. Wondering also if different age groups have different perspectives.

My friend (honestly my friend) has still met up for a few dates, socially distanced in a pub/restaurant.

I have a friend in her 60's who has been widowed for a few years. She has just started OLD and has so far met up with 2 different men - although neither of them were up to scratch! I was quite surprised really as I wouldn't be meeting up with strangers in the current climate but she seems convinced that she had Covid back in March (although not confirmed) so is carrying on as if she'll be fine.

Like anything else, how long do we put our lives on hold? Or do the single just accept it indefinitely? Not sure really. I'm in an on off thing (more off than on) but have thought about online dating again. I guess its fine for socially distanced dates but if the point comes where you want to get closer then I guess you have to decide then.

Having lots of random hookups wouldn't be right just now though.

How long do you honestly think is reasonable for people to put such a fundamental part of their lives on hold? Until a vaccine? What if there isn't an effective one for a long time? I'm not having a dig btw OP I guess that's a question to everyone.

Tinder is mainly full of youngish people anyway, who have suffered badly in this pandemic, with education, jobs etc. Mental health is so important too and making it illegal to have physical relationships has been possibly the worst infringement on people's lives during the pandemic.

No I don't think everyone should be having random hookups but I think if people want to date, and then either begin a relationship or start an exclusive FWB situation, there's nothing wrong with that.

Dating is continuing as normal as far as my friends are telling me.
Online dating is more popular than ever because there's less opportunities to meet people in bars/pubs/clubs/holidays/hobbies even work.
People are definitely hooking up with ransoms, Loneliness isn't fun.

I think some people in committed relationships may overlook how lonely some single people may have gotten in lockdown.

I was absolutely plastered when I posted that 🤣 As I said I'm not dating as am married. If I were I would probably social distance date and just take it from there - the show must go on after all!

My BF and I somewhat “met” online (mutual friend, set us up) but have only actually met up twice (once in public, once at his place). Although saying that my friends and the BF’s tend to meet up and continue being intimate despite restrictions but I’m being wary of it