"I have loved trying out virtual dating since shelter-in-place began. While it is so different from face-to-face happy hours and dinners, I still get those predate butterflies and have had some success. I treat my virtual date glam just how I would in the real world: a full face of makeup, a cute top, and big hair. The only thing that has changed is I might wear yoga pants instead of jeans — they will never know the difference. I think the most important part of virtual dating is to do what makes you feel most confident and comfortable. For me, that includes highlighter all over my face." — Maddy Williams, San Francisco
"Usually, I'm the type to spend an hour getting ready for a date. I shower, ask my roommates for help on outfits, and make sure to do a dash of perfume. Social-distancing dating has been a completely different ball game. I've decided that I don't need to dress up to impress men who don't put in the same effort. I go on FaceTime dates in no makeup, sweats, and nuzzled in my bed. It's chill, and I'm actually comfortable. Sometimes it goes really well, and sometimes it's a hot mess. But most importantly, I've learned during this time dating that it's OK to be vulnerable and it's OK to not try so hard on the exterior." — Naledi Ushe, New York City