Pandemic dating reminds me of how I fell for my fiancé. For singles seeking substance in modern dating culture, social distancing may be a blessing in disguise.

Photo: Jenna Birch with her fiance on a hike. Jenna Birch. Article by Jenna Birch.

• Jenna Birch is a freelance journalist and author of “The Love Gap: A Radical Plan to Win in Life and Love.”
• She and her now fiancé dated long-distance for over a year, and Birch says being apart helped them to develop a strong, lasting connection.
• Physical distancing reminds you that developing an emotional bond in tandem with a physical connection is important.
• Used wisely, the tech-based, distance-driven dating we’re now stuck with could be a surprising remedy for singles’ romantic fatigue. […]

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