How is dating going to work now?

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How is it going to work in the new normal? Will people hook up without meeting in public (if everywhere is still closed?)

I matched with a man on Tinder, text for a few days. Spoke on the phone and all went well. We then decided to Whatapp video call. When he stated that he was very naughty and had been expecting me to be laid on the bed I stated he wasn't for me. Blocked him. There was a very brief encounter in the new world and that's how it will now work! Probably less hassle than getting dolled up to realise he was a jerk!

Things will be opening up soon, so people will generally be able to date as normal although I assume many vulnerable people will put off dating again for a long time to be safe!

Recently started online dating and it’s been a mixture of things. One guy wanted to video call even though I hate that stuff. I feel very uncomfortable in front of a camera and I look awful too.

Rather have just met at a 2 metre distance walk. Can you really see if you have an attraction via a video call?

Text->video call->2m meet in person

What are everyone’s experiences on video calling? Did you get a vibe from it?

I think there is an assumption from guys that video calling is webcam sex.

I hope there is no assumption of video calling for “sex”. I would be mortified if someone put me in that position. I just dislike video calling but I suppose it may now be the new norm!

Just put dating on hold for a while until things are more back to normal.

I have just been at phone call stage really. I look quite rubbish as haven't done my hair etc so suits me! I do wonder about dating as I'm single and really enjoyed getting out there and meeting people but no such luck now!

I’m not keen on the idea of video calling as it just seems like an open invitation to pervs. If you think how many men send dick pics as it is, surely quite a few will also get their cocks out online. Bonus for them = they get to see the reaction. No thanks.

I once had a video call before lockdown and was shocked to see he was in the dark so I couldn't really make out who I was talking to, made me wonder if it was even the same guy in the pics.
Also he demanded that I got my 'toy's out, never so quickly ended it.

This worries me. We exchanged pics and snap pics so snap shows “live pics” taken at the time but he still is adamant he wants to video call to see if we “vibe”.

I look like a slapped fish on video call and how do you even end the conversation 😭

I think it will go tinder, WhatsApp, 2m socially distanced date a few times. Then if they seem ok after that I'd probably just invite them round to mine and I'll cook dinner for us 🤷🏻‍♀️

I presume it would go tinder, what’s app, go for a walk or just go to theirs..

I’m going for a first date Thursday, he’s bringing a blanket and cream tea as I mentioned I like it in passing

I think I would prefer going for a walk. Or meeting up in a park seated area.

I prefer that as I once met a man who had very bad body odour and there was no second date.

I just don’t see how much a video call can tell you other than their facial expressions.

I did say I’m happy to meet up, we live ten mins away but he said he wanted to face/video call first.

I've video called a couple of people but I'm wary of going for a walk with a man I don't know ( plus the lack of available toilets bothers me) and I definitely don't go to the houses of men I've never met or allow them to come to mine. So it's a bit of a problem. I feel more secure meeting someone for the first time in a bar or cafe.