Prior to COVID, it may have been very reasonable to meet with a lot of dates in person.
I think now we just have to be more selective.
I think now we just have to be more selective.
Where do they go?
Whats their ease about going to crowded places?
Do they even believe in COVID?
Kimberly Volk, ND, RN, is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and an ICU nurse who has worked on COVID-19 cases
Normally you might not care if youre dating someone who is also dating multiple people, says Dr. Volk.
Did they kiss the other person?
Theres value in getting to know the person through how theyre approaching COVID, he says.
Beyond the potential for fun, though, first dates are ripe ground for awkward moments.
In other words, keep your hands to yourselffor nowand let your date know thats the plan.
But Dr. Volk also offers some words of wisdom on the nitty gritty details.
(You know how clean it is and who lives there.)
If it was negative three days ago, that doesnt matter.
I dont know what youve been doing the last three days, she says.
Kimberly Volk, ND, RN, is a doctor of naturopathic medicine and an ICU nurse who has worked on COVID-19 cases
With STD testing, the person knows if they have been with someone since that test.
With COVID testing, you dont know.
Its breathing, not sex.
You might not be ready for in-person dates, and thats okay.
Everybodys thinking about what their comfort level is.
Thats the hardest part, says Dr. Volk.
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