Finding love in the time of a pandemic

VALENTINE’S DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, AND WITH IT COMES A HOST OF EMOTIONS. LET’S EXPLORE SOME

- Ananya Khaund

What was famously a holiday that dominated urban life and made way for filmy meet-cutes is now still reeling from the effects of COVID-19. And although you’d think that Valentine’s must now be a subdued affair and love in the time of the pandemic is far from achievable, sources tell us otherwise.

With the huge shift that has been made to the online platform, dating too has held its ground and emerged victorious. Tinder and Bumble are global giants as a result of the breakthrough numbers that have joined it since 2020, and love at first sight…or text is very much a possibility. Love has now truly crossed all distances and connects people across cities and countries. All it takes is the spark, and online dating simply runs with it connecting you to people with shared interests, tastes, and goals. We have to say that we particularly enjoy how easy it has become without the hassle or the rush or well, the effort, that meeting someone in person demands.

Dating is fun, dating is accessible, and dating is just a few swipes on the screen away. But then again, while we celebrate how the world of online dating opens up so many possibilities, the biggest question is: How does one get on board? We’ve come across friends who are shy and less social who might not exactly be comfortable with the idea of the swipe right culture, maybe we are that friend. So how does one adapt? We obviously don’t have all the answers, but we do have some tips that might help you consider taking a chance: