With human interaction going virtual as part of the “new normal”, dating apps came as a saviour for many people who craved companionship while being quarantined. Meera agrees, even if she had flatmates around her during the time of the lockdown. “My flatmates are my strength but truth be told, I did feel lonely in what I was going through during the lockdown,” she says. “Having Priya in the background, virtually, for most of my day, was a very new experience for me. I was very comfortable with it.”
For Priya, on the other hand,
virtual dating felt quite “normal”. “That is because in general, I am more comfortable that way. And because both of us were very clear in communication in every aspect, it didn’t seem like a very big barrier beyond a point. That said, of course, I looked forward to meeting her.”