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Now, as the UK marks one year since the first lockdown began, this previously unimaginable dystopian scenario has been the reality for millions of people across the country for the last 12 months. Sure, people have still gone on some dates. But due to social distancing restrictions, they could only do so virtually, or in parks while sat at least two metres apart.
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There was a period of time in the summer when, in Englandpeople from other households could mix indoors, but even then, it remained against the law to break social distancing guidelines between households, meaning any form of physical intimacy was off the after one year of dating. All the physical aspects of dating were suddenly illegal, which frequently made the whole experience painfully awkward and uncomfortable. If recent studies are anything to go by, people are far from looking forward to the sudden change. Donna, 45, from London is similarly anxious about making the move into real-life dating after having only spoken to people online for the last year.
How do you go from staying two metres away from the world to snogging someone? It sounds like Russian Roulette.
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After spending the last year consciously trying to keep your distance from others, it will understandably feel strange to make this sudden leap. There are other considerations, too. Take Imogen Bond, 40, from London, who went from working in theatre an industry that was rendered obsolete by coronavirus to launching her own business, something that has come with new demands and responsibilities. Then there is the sex issue to consider. Or, the lack of sex issue. But how will this ubiquitous desire for physical touch affect the way we date?
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After a year of being locked up, I question whether people will be looking for serious relationships, or will just want to have fun. Those who have enjoyed this slower pace might be inclined to go on one or two virtual dates before meeting up in real life even after one year of dating restrictions lift, says Mason Roantree. Whatever changes you decide to make in your own love life, one thing is certain. The post-pandemic dating landscape will be different to what it was before. Take comfort in the fact that everyone else will be entering into this brave new world with you, one knee graze at a time.
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