My emails have come alive again with offers to help you find a mate. They all start out pointing out that the COVID-19 virus has made a mess out of dating someone new. You can go to your local bar – if it’s open. You could go to one of your other favorite entertainment venues – if it’s open. They point out it is time to get creative when attempting to meet members of the opposite sex. They suggest grocery shopping. They suggest a quick check of the potential date’s wedding ring finger first. If it’s clear, they recommend a couple of strategies for starting a discussion. One is asking for help. If you’re in the produce section and something is on sale, you could ask if they have a recipe they use to prepare that particular bit of produce. If there’s something in one of the aisles that is too high for you to reach, ask for help getting something off the top shelf. The more creative ads suggest how to make contact from everywhere from hardware stores to large department stores.
I guess these ads are pointing out a real problem. If you are seriously looking to meet someone new, it would seem every time you’re out in public is an opportunity. Many years ago, when I met my wife, I used what was a unique technique for the time. Today we would call it “a dating app.” I think there are so many dating services and dating apps that might be your best approach to finding someone. What do you think?
