Overthink Dating During Covid
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May 11, 2021 Dive into the intriguing world of dating during Covid! Personal anecdotes reveal the unexpected joys and challenges of romance in isolation. Discover how social distancing has reshaped relationships and influenced class dynamics. The hosts explore attachment theory and its impact on dating behaviors, while reflecting on the evolving cultural landscape of love. They also unpack the philosophic implications of modern dating rituals and the often-overlooked emotional complexities that arise from pandemic-driven connections.
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Ellie's Joyful COVID Date
- Ellie found her COVID dating experience went from barren to joyful with a socially distanced outdoor first date.
- They discovered mutual connections quickly, making the pandemic dating experience exciting.
COVID Removes Flirtation Cues
- COVID dating forces public, socially distant interactions, stripping typical flirtation cues like touch and close personal space.
- This reduces physical and nonverbal signals, making first dates less intimate and limiting usual romantic ambiguity.
COVID Demands Social Transparency
- COVID dating requires transparency about one's social interactions, akin to sharing STI histories, turning personal networks into topics of scrutiny.
- This unprecedented exposure creates intimacy barriers but also new norms of openness early in relationships.