Dating

As a single woman, you might be in the mood for a date or two, now that you’ve been at home forever. Are you wondering how you can manage dating and social distancing at the same time. I am. I’m ready to be a little more social and have a little less distancing! How can I do that and stay safe?

During my time at home, I missed social interaction, mostly with my close friends and with my children, of course. But, I also missed the opportunity to meet someone who I might like to go out to dinner with or even a movie. Ha! Movies! Remember those? Here are some suggestions for dating during social distancing.

Take a Hike Buddy!

Not really. But you can take a walk and maintain your 6-foot distance and chat for an hour or two. It’s actually a really nice way to get to know someone. You get your exercise, you maintain your distance and you figure out whether this is someone you want to spend time with again.

Pack a Picnic

Again, you can meet for a little charcuterie and a beverage and still keep your distance. It works pretty well. Plus, I think it shows that you are willing to put a little effort into getting together. It can also show you whether this man is game for an adventure. If not, why bother? You can stay a proper distance apart and enjoy the evening or afternoon.

Zoom

I know you can hardly stand one more Zoom call. If you’re like me, there have been days when it seemed like all I did was Zoom. Who’s Zoomin’ Who (as the Pointer Sisters sang)? We all know now, there’s nothing perfect about a tele-visit. But, it is better than just another phone call and you can see who you are talking to and get a feeling about that person’s demeanor, personality, etc.

Is it even worth the trouble? That’s up to you, but since we have been locked down for so long, it feels good to meet someone new and get to know him. It adds a little excitement to life.

More important than “pre-screening” is what you can learn about a man by meeting him when times aren’t perfect. It’s true. If he’s a guy who expects you to come to his place for dinner right away, he’s not for you. He’s not following distancing rules and I don’t know about you but that’s a deal breaker. At least at first.

Is He Sponge Worthy?

Remember when Elaine on Seinfeld was rationing her sponge contraceptives because she heard they were going off the market? That’s how I would decide if a man is worthy of becoming part of your “quaranteam.” At some point, if you really like someone and he you, you will just have to decide whether he is “sponge worthy,” whether you can trust him to be part of your quarantine world. You will know when you are comfortable. And, if a man doesn’t want to be careful with you, he’s not “sponge worthy!”

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