In months of isolation, has the pandemic made the heart grow fonder?
Social isolation has slowed romance for some, by putting off weddings and making dating difficult, but it s also intensified relationships, for better or for worse, pushing others to tie the knot or seek professional help.
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Andrew Learned proposes to Amanda Stetson last summer on Portland’s Eastern Prom, as Stetson’s daughter Lola reacts. The couple only started dating during the pandemic.
Photo courtesy of Amanda Stetson
Andrew Learned says he probably asked Amanda Stetson out on dates about 20 times over the last 15 years, with her choosing friendship over romance each time.