How Not To Go Mad When Single And On Lockdown
There are plenty of single folks who are going to be just fine spending a lot more time at home, without having to worry about all those societal pressures to grab a mate. Some people are not as happy about that situation, of course, and might find being cut off from the dating world for several months to be much too stressful. What can you do to make sure you don’t get stir crazy?
Turn to the online world
If you’ve never tried online dating before, then it’s nothing you should be too worried about. It has nowhere near the kind of taboo it used to. In fact, nowadays, roughly 40% of couples meet online for the first time. There are plenty of ways to do it, too, with apps and dating sites for those who like to go slow, go fast, be flirty and naughty, or want to find someone whose personal interests match their own. So, no need to be afraid that all dating sites are meat-grinders like Tinder. If that’s not your speed, there are plenty of options.
Get vocal
Remote dating doesn’t have to be all about typing your heart out to someone online, as well. To a lot of people, there’s a certain intimacy that comes with hearing and talking, voice to voice, that text doesn’t quite match. As such, a wide range of the chatlines available now could be precisely what you need. There are all types of chatlines, designed for those who want to be casual, naughty, or even a little more intellectual. It can be a great way to stave off those feelings of loneliness.
Make sure you’re connected
Friends aren’t quite a replacement for a romantic relationship. They fulfill two different needs in life. However, during this time, the lack of intimate companionship can feel even more testing if you don’t have a way to connect with friends you care about and who care about you. As such, one of the ways you can make sure that you have folks to joke with, share memes with, and send pictures of whatever meals you’re making is to start a group chat with your friends. Be it on Facebook messenger, WhatsApp, Discord or otherwise, it can be truly valuable.
Practice some self-love
While you might not be happy about the current lack of romance in your life, this could be your opportunity to practice some self-love, as well. Take the opportunity to really spoil yourself by ordering a spa set and having a really pampered time in the bathroom. Bake or cook yourself something special for a change. Get up early and watch the sunrise with a glass of wine. There are a lot of ways to show yourself some love and be happy with yourself, by yourself. It can help you be a lot more at peace with getting through this self-isolation.
There are a lot of ways to scratch your itch for romance, even in such a messed up situation as we are in. Of course, intimacy might have to wait, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have some fun.
