The announcement of the curfew in nine major French cities, including Paris, has raised questions about its impact on the lives of singles and their evenings. Indeed, evenings are often privileged moments to meet new people, share moments of conviviality and relaxation after a long day of work. The subdued atmosphere of bars and restaurants, particularly in the evening, can encourage warm and special encounters.
However, with the introduction of the curfew, the possibilities of going out after 9 pm are now limited. This restriction can make it more difficult for singles to meet new people and develop romantic relationships. Virtual dating could become an alternative, but it does not replace the warmth and emotion of in-person meetings.
However, it is important to remember that respecting health measures and fighting the coronavirus epidemic must remain the priority. Although this can be difficult for singles, it is essential to be responsible and continue to follow the recommendations of health authorities. Creative and original alternatives can be considered to maintain social ties while respecting the measures in place.
With the curfew, these evenings will be shortened and the time to say goodbye will come sooner than expected, causing moments of uncertainty about what to do next in the evening… It will be necessary to decide quickly on what to do next, without having taken the time to really discuss or let a few drinks lighten the mood. Given the average travel time, it will be necessary to start asking the question around 8:30 p.m. When you know that there are often still people in the offices until 7 p.m., the time frame for the meeting will be very quick!
It will become very complicated to suggest to a new acquaintance to “come to the house” when after 9 p.m. it is no longer possible to leave.
Gentlemen, you will have to adapt! And perhaps review your strategy. Indeed, weekend lunches will become the privileged moments to be able to share a meal without looking at the time. You will also have to rely less on alcohol to relax the atmosphere since it is less easy to drink a bottle of wine at lunchtime, whereas it was so easy in the evening!
One-night stands will have to be decided very quickly and this will also give women the opportunity to test a man’s real desire to see them again, since the “let’s end the night together” option will be much less obvious from the start.
It will therefore be crucial for you, gentlemen, to be patient and delicate if you have a crush. The codes of flirting will be completely revised, you will have to be inventive and show how interesting you are to your sweetheart in order to hope to see her again.
Because even lunch is a moment limited by time. Don’t hesitate to suggest a walk along a river or a visit to a museum during the day on the weekend, this will be a change from “discovery” meals which, in any case, can’t last forever.
You can also, if she has given you her prior agreement, suggest that you do some sport together, such as running, to work up an appetite before a good meal. This will allow you to spend more time with her, to see her at a time other than face to face, and perhaps to develop a bond based on light and natural discussions in a less stressful moment than a shortened dinner or a weekday lunch, also limited in time.
We hope that this period will not slow you down in your search for true love, and above all, remember that this period is temporary.