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ISO-lated love
Updated On: 23 March, 2020 10:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Anindita Paul
Far from becoming irrelevant, online dating is experiencing a surge during times of social distancing. But in its new avatar, it's slower, more patient and reminiscent of old-school romance
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The quest for true love is never easy. But during the ongoing pandemic, the odds become even tougher, just as the allure of companionship becomes that much stronger. While dating apps and social media often get a bad reputation for stripping modern relationships of old-fashioned romance, they may prove to be self-quarantining millennials' only shot at finding companionship, in these uncertain times. In fact, experts point out that the increasing popularity of 'virtual relationships' may even bring us back to an era of simpler, gentler and more involved courtships and romances.
Relationship counsellor Aman Bhonsle explains, "Social distancing is compelling millennials to come to terms with the concept of delaying gratification, which they are not accustomed to. Most people are accustomed to immediacy — everything we need is available to us at the push of a button or is a single swipe away. This immediacy also typically extends to dating and relationships; but is now suspended because of the ongoing pandemic. In fact, singles are now having to take a hard look at what excites them about connecting with others, even when the latter is not physically present." Further, he adds that the need for social interactions is as basic and urgent as the essentials that many are stocking up on, in these severe times. Even if supressed, this need never really goes away. People demonstrate it through their attachment to plants or animals or even objects. It is important to address this need; without social contact, you can easily enter a space of anxiety, loneliness and self-doubt."
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