Most women interviewed for this story did not want to share their experiences for publication, but for those who did, the general feeling was that men just want to hook up versus getting to know them. Many also believed men were more lax with pandemic safety protocols.
Many men feel the online conversations can drag on too long with in-person meetings an elusive concept.
This forced, protracted virtual courtship has been a challenge.
“You feel like there s buy-in if someone is willing to see you in person, this is whether you re in a pandemic or not,” said Sears. I m not getting on a Zoom for anything unless it s related to work, just because I think everyone s sick of it. So it s either in-person, or we re not doing anything.”