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Social Distancing Revives Old-Fashioned Romance: Long Talks, Serenades
“Right now, the hookups are gone and the meaningful conversations are in,” said Julie Spira, an author and founder of a dating-advice company, who has ended up with a virtual pandemic partner of her own.
Even though Ms. Spira doesn’t know what her relationship will look like once quarantine is over, having someone with whom to share ambient thoughts and domestic debacles has given her a sense of intimacy during a lonely time.
7 Questions Singles Frequently Ask About Dating During Corona
These have been some of the most popular questions singles trying to navigate love during this pandemic have asked me. Here are my answers:
1. Can I Go On An In-Person Date With a Stay-At-Home Order If We Both Quarantine for 14 days?
2. Should I Put Dating On Hold Until the Pandemic is Over?
Quarantine Is Forcing New Relationships To Move At Warp Speed
“Couples are spending a lot of time together, and asking each other thought-provoking questions to learn more about each other,” says Julie Spira, an online dating expert and creator behind the advice site Dating in the Age of COVID-19. “Relationships are growing deeper with meaningful conversations. Bonding during a crisis is real.”
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Is A First Date At Home During The Coronavirus Safe? Experts Say Reconsider
“While most singles are considering meeting after endless days and weeks of chats and FaceTime calls, it gives a false illusion that your relationship has ramped up, that you know this person well, or that you’ve already fast-tracked your relationship status to ‘In a Relationship. While meeting in person allows you to see their smile, hear their voice, and can lead to a more physically intimate experience, you still need to play it safe.”
Turn Up the Heat During Quarantine With These 7 Date Night at Home Ideas
“If both of you feel like you’re spending too much time walking to the refrigerator, and are worried about your waistlines, I recommend working out together and building up a sweat by taking a cardio class that’s streamed online,” says Spira. “If you need more time to relax together, try a yoga date, or take a guided meditation together before you go to sleep.”
7 Tips for Distance Dating in Pandemic
Pick 3 Dating Sites. Just like people have three social media they frequent regularly, pick three dating sites. If you do more than that, you will likely get dating fatigue: frustrated with the whole process and give up, said Julie Spira. Pick sites that have the kind of people you’re interested in, from both a lifestyle and hobbies viewpoint, to level of seriousness and dating commitment.
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Masks On, Clothes Off: Dating Experts on How the Coronavirus Infected Us With Romance
“I’ve never seen dating become as creative as it is now,” Spira said. “I’m watching people take on some really romantic gestures: sending food deliveries so you can dine together on Zoom, talking about going on a vacation someday and each picking out a city as they explore virtual tours of museums in the locations, shared playlists on Spotify.”
Quarantine Date Night Ideas for Couples
Julie Spira, a cyber dating expert, tells couples in long-distance relationships to “always end your calls and chats by saying, ‘I love you.’ “It can’t be said enough, especially when you’re feeling isolated and lonely,” Spira said.
HERE’S HOW TO END AN AWKWARD ZOOM DATE IF YOU’RE 100% OVER IT
Julie Spira, an online dating expert and dating coach, has a similar take. “Getting to know someone on a virtual date can go south quickly if someone starts talking about their other video dates — implying they’re a serial Zoomer — or if they ask you to disrobe,” Spira tells Elite Daily
Julie Spira, an online dating coach and the author of The Perils of Cyber-Dating: Confessions of a Hopeful Romantic Looking for Love Online, stressed taking baby steps when it comes to digital dating — though she definitely recommends keeping things in-app so that the platform can both monitor and be held accountable to taking action against people who violate their terms.
CELEBRATING YOUR ANNIVERSARY IN QUARANTINE CAN BE JUST AS ROMANTIC AS IRL
“Having a romantic date night at home during quarantine is special. You don’t need to dine at a fancy restaurant or celebrate on a tropical island to honor and cherish another year around the sun together. It might be one of the most memorable anniversaries in your lifetime.”
7 Ways To Keep Quarantine From Killing Your Budding Situationship
Some other distanced date ideas? Cyber dating expert Julie Spira recommends watching a show together via Netflix Party, then hopping on the phone to recap with each other. If you’re both big music fans, look into which of your favorite artists are offering virtual concerts and tune in from your respective homes.
“From asking for two truths and a lie to what the most exciting night of their life was, as long as the questions are not related to the pandemic, it will help you get to know each other on a more intimate but non-physical basis,” says Spira.
Dating in Lockdown: Finding new ways to connect when you physically can’t
Dating coach Julie Spira says that the Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t just made more people want to connect – but it has made connection essential.
“The need to connect in a crisis is necessary,” she tells Her.
“Since most people are adjusting to working at home, they have more time on their hands to check dating apps and quickly graduate to a phone or video call to see if there’s any digital chemistry.”
These Dating App Features Make It Easier to Find Love While Quarantining
“With a video chat, it adds that extra dimension in getting to know someone while hearing your date’s voice and seeing their smile,” says online dating expert Julie Spira.
“While texting and messaging are important to create a flow and to build continuity, going on a video date is the next best thing to being there. When you ramp up your dating game with a video chat, you’re letting your date know that you’re investing more towards the relationship.”
How To Tell If You Have Chemistry Over FaceTime, According To Experts
It may sound obvious, but online dating expert Julie Spira says that if your date is smiling a lot, that’s a signal that they’re feeling good about how the conversation is going. She also notes that maintaining solid eye contact can be a quality indicator that they’re invested in the date. If they’re playing with their hair, they’re most definitely feeling it, because they’re getting their flirt on.
“When you don’t feel like you’re on a job interview or in a deposition, it’s a sign that you’re scoring chemistry points,” adds Spira.
Online dating surges: How coronavirus will change your dates
Julie Spira, an online dating expert and CEO at Cyper-Dating Expert, tells Yahoo Lifestyle that using app’s video and voice call features is the best way to both spark a new relationship, and maintain a developing one, at this time.
“My best recommendation to keep the spark alive is to schedule a video date,” she says.
Online Dating Spikes As People Shelter In Place
Julie Spira is an online dating expert and founder of The Cyber Dating Expert. She says there has been an uptick in people finding a love connection online.
Video calls, she adds, are very important to take seriously if you are really interested in who you are speaking with.
Her biggest rule during those video calls – don’t be lazy. Dress up as you would for a first date.
Dating in the Age of the Coronavirus – How to Keep the Spark Alive
Since the need to love and be connected gets amplified during a crisis, it’s time to bring on the digital pen-pals, at least for now, because connecting and learning about someone new can still be exciting. It reduces the anxiety and uncertainty in the world if you know there’s someone on your side to look forward to hearing from.
7 Tips For Flirting On Dating Apps If You’re Not Meeting Up In Person
That being said, you can still enjoy flirting on dating apps behind the safety of a screen. “Social distancing is the new sexy,” online dating expert Julie Spira tells Elite Daily.
This is an anxiety-filled time for many people, and flirting is an easy way to find some relief from the news cycle. “Everyone could use a laugh or a smile right now,” Spira says. Once you match with someone, send them a personalized opening message to pique their interest.
Should You Stop Dating During The Coronavirus Pandemic?
While there’s so much we don’t know about the coronavirus, don’t give up on dating and finding love. It’s time to be creative, and you’ve got this.
The coronavirus will force singles to vet their dates with a strong digital eye and will result in a slow-style of dating, which isn’t such a bad idea.
5 Tips for Dating Survival During Coronavirus
Singles aren’t putting the brakes on dating. In fact, dating sites and apps are reporting a spike in usage, attributed to what appears to be a deeper need to connect during this challenging time.
Here are five ways to date in the age of coronavirus, so you don’t lose momentum.
How Coronavirus Affects the Dating Scene
Julie joined Talk Radio presenter Darryl Morris on his show to discuss the challenges singles around the world are experiencing due to the novel coronavirus.
5 Ways to Feel Connected to Your Partner on Facetime
“This is a time to get to know your partner on a level that’s not superficial,” says Spira. If you’re not sure what to ask, there are decks of cards created just for this situation. “I’m a big fan of The Skin Deep,” she shares. “They sell several sets of relationship cards, including one for long-distance relationships, which are perfect for use in a FaceTime date.”
Dating in the Time of the Coronavirus
Julie joined Shira and Ryan on “Let’s Go There,” on We are Channel Q to talk about the challenges singles are facing while self-isolating or in quarantine.
