Basically, the numbers tell everything.Īlong with the spike of online dating app usage, another aspect that people crave during self-isolation is pleasure and intimacy which is on a decrease today. During the onset of the pandemic, Tinder and other prominent dating apps experienced an increase of 10% to 15% in messages sent. Dating apps experienced a surge in newcomers and activity today than in the pre-COVID era. Because of this, many people have not been able to go out and meet with their loved ones, but the digital platform has made communicating with them still possible.Īs physical connection and touch are no longer advisable for as long as there’s no vaccine for COVID-19 yet, people’s desire to make new relationships with others ignited. Health protocols included social distancing and limiting one’s self from going to public places, unless necessary. With the chaos brought by the pandemic early this year, people were forced to restrict themselves in numerous activities involving social connections and physical gatherings.
