The vaccines have arrived, people have begun venturing out, with high hopes of regaining human connection. This is especially true when it comes to dating.
For those who are looking to date during this time, it can feel daunting and complicated. Rest assured, others are feeling the same way. Many of us are suffering long-lasting consequences of the pandemic: isolation, weight gain, heightened anxiety, and increased insecurity levels to name a few. These emotions definitely come into play as we think about putting ourselves out there with a potential date.
The good news is, there is a path for everyone to walk out of our isolation post-COVID and renew a dating experience. Here are few tips to help get you out and take on the dating scene again:
- Take the initiative, you may be surprised with many grateful responses for being so outgoing.
- Online dating is not shameful! In fact, it can be a less intimidating way to get to know someone. Online dating became the way of the world before COVID. Reach out to a profile that interests you. The ball is in your court. You can correspond as little or as many times you want until you are comfortable taking the next step. You have more control than you think.
- COVID sensitivity levels are as diverse as we are. Be open-minded. This is new to all of us. A different criteria has hit the dating scene that none of us foresaw. It can be a blessing to see how a prospective partner processes hard times.
- What do you have to lose? We have all spent a year in isolation. Humans are social animals and co-existing with other people is natural and nurturing. Give it a try. You may encounter disappoints but you may make positive connections that enhance your life.
If you find you are really struggling after this past year of COVID, we are here to help. To schedule a therapy appointment with Lee Dudley or one of our therapists at LiveFree Counseling, please call 720.465.6180 or click here.
