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Looking for love can be difficult at the best of times, but throwing in a pandemic into the mix could make it downright frustrating.
That’s according to Lianne Tregobov, the owner of Camelot Introductions, a matchmaking service that pairs up couples in Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Tregobov said the sense of loneliness that single people often feel on Valentine’s Day is magnified by the pandemic.
“It emphasizes the isolation, it emphasizes a position and a place where people don’t want to be,” she explained. “A lot of people who aren’t in relationships and who aren’t going to celebrate Valentine’s Day, they just want to go to sleep, wake up and have that day gone.”
She’s also seen an influx of customers looking for that special someone.
“Actually, we’re busier now this year than we were last year because people are fed up. They don’t want to be alone. They have decided that they will take whatever precautions are necessary, but if they have to go down in lockdown and isolate again, they want to do it with someone special,” she said.
While COVID restrictions might make it more difficult for traditional dates, she said many people have come up with creative ideas to get to know new people.
“I had a couple, they decided to go for a walk. Then, it got far too cold. So, they jumped on a bus and toured the city on a bus as their date … If they’re going to end up having children and grandchildren, that story will be told for decades,” Tregobov said.
“(My clients’) biggest question is ‘So, when are we allowed to take our masks off?’ Because, it’s not fun to kiss someone with a mask on,” she said with a laugh.
On top of that, she sees a silver lining to how people are getting to know each other during the pandemic.
“It’s forcing people to get back to the basics and get to know one another … You have a telephone conversation first, and then get together on Zoom or on Facetime … Take advantage of this opportunity. It doesn’t have to be a bad thing. It is a time to get back to old-fashioned dating and really get to know somebody,” she said.
She offered a few tips to anyone who might be searching for their other half in these turbulent times.
“Be careful, be realistic and don’t throw caution to the wind. Protect yourself first and spend time getting to know the person. As (restrictions) get lifted, you can do all sorts of things that you wouldn’t be able to do at this point.”