Dating during the Tinder age, already tricky business, has gotten a whole lot more complicated during the restriction of movement, curfew, and ongoing bar closures taking place on and off since March. We asked a number of expats in Prague who are active on the local dating scene to discuss the challenges they've faced during this surreal time for singles.
Their advice? Most respondents said being patient, creative and direct about your intentions have helped them lead a fulfilling dating life during the pandemic. Read their stories below:. An asterisk indicates that a name has been changed for privacy reasons. Quotes have been edited for clarity and length. Plus, both of you have fewer opportunities to live your proper lives full of hobbies, trips, and get-togethers.
As a result, you can not see each other for who you truly are. With COVID raging, after a couple of walks in the cold park and takeaway coffees, you move your relationship to the home environment, relaxed, familiar, and limiting. Quickly I find myself in the dangerous territory of getting very close to the person I barely know. It usually takes me a while to invite somebody to my place or accept the invitation. Having said that, I am ready to extend my boundaries a little.
Big chances are never small stakes. Tinder is tricky to navigate these days because there are a lot more lonely and bored people looking for one-nights-stands. It makes sense to be more careful with whom you choose to have sex during the pandemic. Luckily, that was always met with complete understanding and respect. I cooked dinner for a guy on our second date, we had some Prosecco and a long stimulating conversation, and then we woke up the next day and went to work.
Makes me wonder if I am finally an adult! I was seeing somebody right before the second lockdown, and we broke up by default because he never wanted to break the isolation, which seemed like an overreaction. Dating during the pandemic is less dangerous than going to the grocery store on a Saturday.
