“Hybrid Dating” Is Here To Stay!

By djsheryl on August 31, 2021

*** EXCLUSIVE – VIDEO AVAILABLE *** DELHI, INDIA – JULY 7: Sunder Ramu, an actor, photographer, footballer and known as India’s dating king for his initiative to date 365 women and spread gender awareness, takes a picture with his friend and date for the day, Divya Rolla on July 7, 2017 in Delhi, India. An ACTOR is raising awareness of womens rights in India – by going on 365 different dates. Sunder Ramu began his campaign after becoming increasingly concerned about the insensitivity of Indian society towards women and their safety. Deciding to open a dialogue for awareness and equal rights by meeting and talking to women, he has now been on over 300 dates, earning him the title of Indias Dating King. PHOTOGRAPH BY Shams Qari / Barcroft Images London-T:+44 207 033 1031 E:hello@barcroftmedia.com – New York-T:+1 212 796 2458 E:hello@barcroftusa.com – New Delhi-T:+91 11 4053 2429 E:hello@barcroftindia.com www.barcroftimages.com (Photo credit should read Shams Qari / Barcroft Media via Getty Images / Barcroft Media via Getty Images)

Finally! A pandemic-inspired trend that’s good! Experts say that “hybrid dating” is here to stay! Hybrid dating is where you get to know someone virtually, through Zoom or Facetime before you actually meet in person. Even after you meet, hybrid dating is a mix of virtual meetings as well as in-person meet-ups. Experts say this new trend in dating, unlike most, is actually healthy. Virtual dates are cheaper and more convenient, as well as less stressful, as you’re in a comfortable space, with a screen separating you from a stranger. Another benefit to getting to know someone virtually first……if you don’t like them, it’s much easier to disconnect and move on. 

One caution, though…..experts say if you are also using Zoom for work meetings, you should try to make your Zoom date environment as different from that as possible. Try different lighting, backgrounds, even a different part of your house…..to put you in a different mindset. One woman tells the “New Yorker” that she has a whole pre-Zoom date ritual that involves meditation and essential oils. 

Here’s to a happy and healthy hybrid dating experience!