29 May 2020

As lockdown restrictions are beginning to be loosened, the possibility of returning back to normal life seems oh so achievable. We can hang out with more friends, go to restaurants, and if you already have the right idea, go on a post-isolation date.

We have all been cooped up and going a bit coo-coo during this whole ordeal, but we’re beginning to reach the light at the end of the tunnel, meaning it’s as good as time as ever to put those pent-up hormones to good use.

 

One of the biggest losses in my opinion during this pandemic was the possibility to meet strangers.

Remember when we could run into someone in a club bathroom and end up giving each other the drunk advice that maybe we should’ve been seeking from a medical professional. Remember having to confront the person who kept on pushing you during a concert and then becoming their friend when you realise you liked their Charli XCX shirt. Remember striking up a conversation with the table next to you at a restaurant because you wanted to know what their pasta is called.

Whilst the world definitely isn't “normal” again yet, there’s definitely potential to start meeting strangers again.

You’ve probably used Tinder more during this period than you have in your life, and now it’s time to put it to good use. Whilst social distancing measures should be adhered to, that doesn’t mean you can’t have the post pandemic date of your dreams.

Walking dates are a particularly interesting beast because they have no structure, meaning you can’t leave after one drink, nor can you recommend another bar to go to.

The time in between meeting and saying goodbye is merely but a construct, its length determining whether you're enjoying your time spent in the great outdoors with a new potential suitor or regretting suggesting a walking date because he’s wearing active wear and you’re wearing a KOOKAI skirt.

Walking dates have the potential to be magic but have a friend’s ***emergency*** phone call planned in case you need to bail ASAP.

If you insist on being a classic queen or king and decide to instead go to a restaurant, know that it might be a bit different. Having that Lady and the Tramp spaghetti moment with your crush might just not be the vibe when that pesky flu is still chilling around the country. 

However, you don’t have to worry about first-date small talk, as you can just jump straight into how Corona has screwed up any semblance of plans you might’ve had in 2020, or you can play a fun game of who is on JobKeeper and who isn’t (the best part of this game is that it also decides who’s paying! :-))

Just because the world is in shambles, doesn’t mean your dating life has to be! If you decide to go on a date, have fun, be vulnerable, and if you’re lucky, you’ll be able to finish the date with a hot, steamy, sensual elbow touch.