It’s hard to imagine how we’ll get back to normal life at the moment but, one thing is for certain, I do hope we will change our attitude towards those of us with chronic illness. We’re living a world where we’re isolating and staying at home for our health; something that many of us with a long-term illness have already done for years.
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When it comes to looking for love, here’s 5 ways the dating world may be different post-coronavirus. Today I’ve teamed up with We Love Dates to talk about the realities of dating and discuss why those of us with chronic illness need more understanding when it comes to relationships and socialising. For those interesting in dating, they’re a free dating site to help you find love! Let’s hope these may be positive outcomes of our current crisis…
1. People will be open to virtual dates
No longer does the definition of a date need to be loud music, food that makes our stomach flare and a late night causing cripping fatigue the next day.
We’ll be more open to virtual dates since we’ve pretty much perfected them; whether that’s an online escape room, a pub quiz or just facetiming over dinner.Of course, these can’t replace face to face dates altogether but are perfect if we’re flaring or low on energy.
2.People will understand how it feels to be stuck at home.
No we’re not so lucky that we’re resting all day in front of netflix! We’re recovering from an illness and hopefully now people will understand just how lonely, frustrating and debilitating this experience can be. We can but hope!
3. People may value their health more
If anything, COVID-19 has taught us the fragility of health and how it can rapidly decline. Those who are healthy may count their blessings more and be more empathetic to potential partners with a chronic illness. This hopefully means they’ll be a lot more understanding to our plight.
4. People will understand illness does not discriminate
Will this be the end of being asked: but you look so young? when explaining you have an illness on a first date. I hope so!
What we’ve learnt from this current situation is we’re all vulnerable and this is something young, healthy people aren’t used to. We hope that this will teaching everyone-whether that’s friends, family or potential future partners, that illness can affect anyone at any age.
5. People may be more honest about their conditions
So if all of the above changes people’s attitudes, how will this affect those of us with chronic illnesses? Well, so much stress of dating and friendships is deciding whether to come clean about our condition: should we do this on the first date, the third or not at all?
With an increased acceptance, tolerance and understanding of health and those with chronic illness, will this make spoonies more honest and open? I really hope so: after all, if this illness I have has taught me anything, it’s if someone is not interested in the whole package-illness and all-they’re just not worth it!
