With the current state of the world, you’re probably wondering if you’ll ever date again.

It’s hard to say just when things will start to feel somewhat normal in every department – dating included.

Here’s what you can expect for your dating post-quarantine.

Online Dating 2.0

Social distancing has forced us to get creative in all parts of our lives. and new technologies are helping smooth over the dating world in hopes of a near future when we can go back to interacting face-to-face again.

But even post-quarantine, many experts predict things won’t ever be like they used to.

In general, because of all the anxiety that the pandemic has brewed upon everyone, it makes sense that even after its passing, people will want to take more precautions in space and timing when it comes to their love lives.

Tinder Video Chats?

You probably have heard of folks dating using FaceTime and Zoom for virtual dates, but now even dating apps are embracing how rapidly the dating world is shifting.

Tinder recently announced it started testing a new video feature in hopes of revamping how users interact on the app. Fellow dating app Bumble has been ahead of the game, already having video and audio call features for about a year now.

Online dating, once the hipper alternative to traditional meet-cutes, will likely become the norm for dating.

Less Chit Chat, More Romance

The surprising effect of our new reality as daters is that there’s little time for artifice. We predict that dating and relationships might become more straightforward and substantive.

The New York Times suggests that these radical changes are making money and flashy displays less important in dating than actual quality time and getting to know each other, even if it’s online.

Things might not ever be the same, but this doesn’t mean your romantic life should take a hit because of it. Allow yourself to explore all the options technology is currently offering us and try to see the fun in virtual dating if you haven’t yet.