If you missed cuffing season over the winter, no worries, we’re currently living the sequel. Surprisingly, after months of quarantine, it appears singles aren’t looking for quick hookups to make up for the lost time. Instead, they’re searching for a long-term partner more than ever before.
According to a survey by the dating appBadoo,70% of daters are worried about a second wave of coronavirus they’re letting this anxiety impact how they date. So, welcome to “COVID Cuffing” where people are rushing into relationshipsso they don’t have to go through another quarantine alone.
And with close to half the survey saying they were envious of couples in lockdown it appears like this trend isn’t just being driven by fear of loneliness, but jealousy as well.And if those aren’t the two best reasons to start a long-term relationship, what is?
If this COVID Cuffing stuff is hitting home, and you’re worried that you’re one of these folks that have been hitting the turbo button on a relationship, here’s the good news. It’s just as easy to slow things down as it is to speed them up. Here are a few tips for pumping the breaks on your COVID Crush from life coach Michael Cloonan.
- Plan.It’s a red flag right now if you’re letting your new match take over your schedule. Sitting down and planning out your time will not only limit the amount of energy you’re devoting to a fresh relationship but stop you from neglecting other areas of your life, like work, friendships, and even health.
- Communication.It’s not how much you’re talking to someone but how you’re talking to them. If you’re doing an all-day binge of this cutie via text, consider scheduling a phone-call time or a zoom meeting instead. Relaxing the intensity of your communication style can help you ease on the brakes.
Find more tips on dealing with COVID CuffingHERE.
Source:Metro