“After years of being single, I think I may have actually found a boyfriend during lockdown”
Isabella Silvers, 28, an associate editor from Birmingham
“At the start of lockdown, I kind of gave up on dating because I didn’t want to talk to someone for three months before getting to meet them,” explains Isabella. “But then I got curious about video dating, so I thought I’d give it a go. It’s definitely harder to keep the conversation flowing when you’re not going anywhere. I’ve also moved in with my grandparents, so it was quite strange being on dates while they were downstairs. I was worried they would just pop in.
“I ended up meeting someone on Bumble and we’ve been seeing each other for a few months now. We live quite close to each other, so we’ve been able to go for long walks and meet in the park. I’ve swapped waist-up styling for comfy dresses with trainers – it’s making an effort but not trying too hard.
“After years of being single, I think
I may have actually found a boyfriend during lockdown. We kissed on the third date, so we’re not socially distanced any more, but intimacy is tough as
I’m with my grandparents and he’s living with his parents.
We’re just trying to work that out.”