Time for re-evaluation: how the pandemic has given us the chance to live our best lives yet

By Michelle Begy, Matchmaker & Head Hunter, Ignite Dating

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The last year has been filled with doom and gloom. With three National lockdowns under our belt and numerous restrictions on our everyday lives, it is easy to feel disheartened by the ongoing situation.

However, despite the disruption and uncertainty COVID-19 has also given us time to reevaluate our lives and make some changes in the best possible way. The introduction of lockdowns, lack of commuting and inability to go out has meant that we have had a lot more time on our hands – and people have come up with creative ways to spend it.

Some have focused on their health and wellbeing, others have learnt new skills or taken up new hobbies and most have spent time considering what they really want from life and moved forward with a renewed focus.

From entrepreneurial moments resulting from redundancies to more quality time spent with our families, the pandemic has shifted our perception and given us a deeper gratitude for the little things that are really important to us and the courage to try new things – and our relationships are no different.

Dating agencies and apps have seen an enormous influx in people signing up for their services, as those that may not have been so serious about settling down into a serious relationship before discovered a new sense of commitment to finding love and companionship during these strange times.

There’s no denying that as human beings the toughest part of the pandemic has been the isolation from those closest to us. But despite the restrictions and the inability to see people in person, our relationships have gotten stronger.

Thanks in no small part to technology, there are now a multitude of apps and platforms available to communicate with family, friends and even potential partners.

Whether you choose to spend your evenings on the phone or texting or you take part in a virtual class or an online game together, those initial conversations are building strong foundations for your relationship. Not only that, but the memories that you make virtually will give you plenty of good talking points for when you do finally get to meet in person.

While the pandemic may have changed how we live our lives at the moment, it has also forced us to take a leap of faith and have the courage to level up and achieve the life we have always wanted.

For more info visit www.ignitedating.co.uk or call Michelle on 0333 366 0640.

Michelle Begy is the Managing Director and founder of Ignite Dating who handpick suitable potential matches, verifying their identity and interviewing them extensively before introducing them to you!