As if dating weren’t tricky enough before Covid-19, the onset of the virus brought a whole new set of challenges for singletons. Bars and restaurants closed, authorities issued health warnings against getting intimate with strangers and some cities even introduced penalties for leaving home.
Yet amid lockdowns, single people remained surprisingly open to finding new partners. Dating.com reported an 82% spike in online dating globally and, because face-to-face meetings weren’t possible, video calls quickly became the go-to alternative.