Falling in love with the lock down

Yes I know. There's a lock down and the world has stopped for most of us. It has even fallen apart for a lot of people. But life has a way of going on and giving you some unexpected joy when you least expect it. Here is one such story! It is amazing and I can't help but share it with the world.

As you know, I run Footloose No More. This means, I am all bout love & relationships. The good, the sad, the happy, the complicated, I've seen it all. And through the lock down, the stories have become even more interesting. On to the story -

Since the lock down began, we have been conducting virtual meet ups. They were meant to get people together so they could remain connected, have a few human interactions and also work as a community of people who meet once a week, virtually, to just talk about everything except work. We also hoped that people would discover each other as more than "just friends". 

And then, it happened! Girl met boy at one of the event for singles. They had a conversation since they spoke to everyone. They decided to exchange numbers. (It's easier to do this on Footloose No More since members are screened so there is an element of safety. Though I would recommend not doing this with rank strangers you meet online. Only do it when you know that there's someone who's got your back). Back to the story - They talked & talked & talked. Then they decided to meet. Since pubs, movie theaters, restaurants are all closed, they decided to go for a walk. So they met! No going out? No dressing up! No cool setting? Nothing to impress each other with. Mask? No make up! Going for a walk? Sweaty as hell! Since all trapping have been stripped off, conversations just have a way of getting real. Soon the walks became a regular affair. Things got more real! And when you've met the real person, your reservations vanish!

And that was my conversation with them today - They have decided that this is it! They are ready to tie the knot! The families have met virtually and now they are just waiting to fix the date. 

So it does happen! Go ahead! Look. Don't give up - EVER! Because it can and will happen. Keep looking, keep connecting, keep that hope alive. Want it. Expect it. It's what you deserve! Just keep your safety in mind. And when you go out in the sun, always wear sunscreen.