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It was shocking when we heard Dr. Fauci say something like kissing is not okay when meeting new people online, but sex is. It’s kind of putting the cart before the horse as far as the kind of relationship advice I give, but I guess he’s just talking about germs that cause the virus. And I’m sure it depends on how many people you decide to have sex with during a time like this. But I think we still need to ask about a potential partner’s recent sex life, including how many people he or she has gone out with right before you meet up with them. Be at least as careful as doctors and others are with some questions about exposure, as well as any symptoms of the virus. As far as I know, none of my clients have gotten the virus from their online dating, just their hearts broken instead.
Many of my male clients are more concerned about a woman’s expectation to pay for the dates when their jobs have ended or their businesses are struggling. My female clients seem to be more worried about repeating their old patterns of falling for a guy too quickly than the virus. On the other hand, some clients are so fearful of getting the virus that they stopped dating online and went back to their exes where they feel safer. Not something I recommend.
Whatever your situation is, definitely wait longer to meet up with them. Find out as much as you can about your potential date before meeting up. And ask questions about their dating habits and sex lives. I know it is difficult to talk about that early on, and usually I would suggest taking those questions slow, but not at a time like this.
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