How do you go on a date when you can’t even go out to dinner? We take a look at what dating is like in an age of isolation. We talk to some singles trying to continue their romantic journey and relationships expert Dr Nikki Goldstein.

 

Today's news headlines:

Four officers killed in Victoria police’s single biggest loss of life

Covid-19 update (0.2% increase, Ruby Princess, the PM speaks)

1in 3 Aussies have gained Quarantine Kilos

 

In today's Briefing we ask: What is an 'exercise date'? Would you go on a first date if it was a 10k run? How do you deal with the expectation of a little kiss or a hug at the end of a date in the time of Corona? How hard is it to be single in this age of isolation? What are the biggest changes in dating now? How are people exploring connections on a deeper level now outside of the physical? If we're having Zooms and House Party dinners, what do we miss out on when we’re not in the same space as our date? Is dating in this time changing the outcome of peoples connections and how people are reassessing what is important to them in life? What are the long term effects of Coronavirus on dating? Will we see a huge spike in hook-up culture when this is over? How is Coronavirus a huge test for existing relationships and is it a make or break time?

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