As Seen on Tinder: Does Coronavirus Spell The End Of Dating Around?

A More Rigorous Vetting Process

Asking pointed questions of a potential partner is one way to build trust during a time when lack of trust can be particularly dangerous. Lisa Ronis, a matchmaker in New York City, has started preparing guidelines for her clients to screen potential partners. “Have you seen your friends? Have you been in the office? Have you flown anywhere? These are all questions I want them to ask,” Ronis says. “I might even add new questions to my registration form, like have you been tested?” 

The additional steps required to decide if someone is worth their time and risk have made her clients, including those who were not previously as serious about commitment, ask questions that focus more on long-term relationships. After a lonely quarantine and given concerns that dating multiple people increases their chances of getting sick, “people really want to meet someone and land that genuine connection,” Ronis adds. “They are willing to take things more seriously and not be that kid in a candy store.”

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