Where exactly do we go from here? Well here are a few tips from us
As the lockdown guidelines begin to relax and life is returning to the new version of “normal” we find ourselves asking the same questions … Has the pandemic impacted our love and dating lives permanently? Have our online alternative dating techniques during Covid changed the way we court, connect and build relationships forever? Over a few weeks of research on websites, blogs and personal story-times. I have concluded the pandemic has altered the means of dating. It has caused relationships to move a lot faster: Couples moving in together a lot sooner in order to bubble together. Meeting each other’s family, friends, loved ones and generally being in each other's space a lot sooner. For over a year we lost what it feels like to have pre-first date nerves before leaving the house, or waiting at the meetup place nervously watching any person that slightly resembles them! Will we ever get back to this? Here is a list of 5 top tips compiled by our team that will help you navigate and adapt to the 2021 “New-Normal” of Romance: 1) Be considerate of Redefined Boundaries – Masks are a thing of 2021 and for the foreseeable future they are not going anywhere… Agree beforehand with your date on the venue, their perspectives on safety, social distancing and ensure you follow the venue’s safety guidelines. Ensure you take this opportunity to showcase that you are considerate towards other people’s different safety perspectives! 2) Communicating safe travel - If you are the one initiating the meet up make sure you check with the person how they prefer to meet up? Do not force the fact on picking someone up but show care and offer a few options: Uber? Public transport meet-up? Walk? 3) First Impressions - Covid changed a lot in the world, greeting people being one of them. As minor as it may seem it may affect the first impression. Showing respect means you greet verbally - do not impose any kind of touch (hugs/ handshakes/ kisses) on the person you are trying to show respect to until you have asked or had a conversation about boundaries! 4) Be upfront with your date and slow down - Having honest conversations with a potential partner has always been important, but the pandemic has made these talks even more important. People have been more upfront about what they are seeking — a relationship, something casual or undecided. Everyone in the dating scene seems to know what they want… With many people being direct in saying so. 5) Do not be afraid of the world - This year has been scary and unpredictable … with regulations and rules being lifted. It is the perfect time to get out and be in the now. We live in a digital world, yet there are still opportunities where it’s possible to meet people in real life! Being out you are more likely to meet potential suitors and new friends. Here at Kismet Konnections, we hold regular in-person mixers to get people into the dating scene and loving life again. I hope this short guide can offer you an insight into the new version of romance 2021 has to offer us!
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