Dating during COVID-19, according to three experts – Business Insider – Business Insider

• Social distancing and quarantining have been mandated across the US and many countries worldwide. But what does that mean for dating?
• Since the coronavirus was deemed a pandemic, online dating has taken off. Messaging on Hinge increased 30%, and Tinder saw its biggest day ever on March 29, with over 3 billion swipes.
• Manny Fidel, host of the “What’s Next” series, talks to love-life coach Matthew Hussey, anthropologist Helen Fisher, and pathogen expert Syra Madad about what the coronavirus pandemic means for dating.
• Hussey and Fisher believe this is a great time to be dating. Sex and money are off the table, people have more time to talk, and, biologically, it’s entirely possible to make a romantic connection digitally.
• Madad warns of the highly transmittable nature of coronavirus and its asymptomatic carriers. Her advice to new daters is to keep your distance and wear a mask. If you want to meet in person, weigh the health risks and have a real conversation about whether your partner has been smartly social distancing.
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The following is a transcription of the video:

Manny Fidel: Because of quarantine and social distancing, a lot of us haven’t been on a real date in a long time. Some of us longer than others. [awkward silence] I’ve been struggling with virtual dating, so I decided to get some expert help.

Helen Fisher: I’m Dr. Helen Fisher. I’m a biological anthropologist. I’m also chief
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