VIDEO ME: The New Dating World
With her hair coiffed up in a bun, lips glossed to the shade that matches her pink lantern-sleeve blouse, Catherine is all set for her third date. The 26-year-old has arranged an evening of cocktails, followed by a Netflix party with a guy whom she got to know via Bumble, a dating app, a month ago.
By their second virtual date, the marketing executive says she felt some chemistry brewing between them. “I wish we could meet in person… it’d be nice to hold hands,” she laments – before her more intellectual concerns rein in, “But that’s a risk to take.”
“There’s more time to get to know someone better before deciding to meet up in person.” – Nicolette Fernandenz, Gaigai’s head dating coach
The idea of being arm-locked within the breathing space of a stranger is more unnerving than sexy. Amid post lockdowns, reported an 82 per cent spike in online dating globally, with video calls becoming the go-to alternative.
