Tinder is probably the most popular dating app for all of us and for sure, has been one of the biggest winners during this pandemic. We are all bored and even if most of us are working from home, we are having more free time, and so the chances of being curious -more than usual- about dating apps are higher.

We all feel lonelier and are starting to worry about staying single. None of us were prepared for a lockdown and because of the excess of free time are desperately trying to make a real match with anyone.

Tinder during the pandemic is giving for free the possibility of getting to know people worldwide, which is great, but at the same time, we should be honest with ourselves, is it truly possible for these relationships to survive?

Even if there are many people just starting to date someone and being creative to keep the fire on, there are others that were already a couple before all this started and things are not being easy for anyone.

So, what can we do to hold a healthy long-distance relationship?

You can make it work!

  1. We need to create rules. When we know where we are standing, we know for sure how to act. It is important to know what do you expect from each other and what is important for the other person. Never be afraid of speak out.
  2. I know this is the toughest one, but you don’t have another option. Even in real-life relationships is all you can do. Don’t try to control your partner because it will just scare them away.
  3. Try not to keep the conversations just through WhatsApp. Calls are important because you can feel the person closer. You can pick their feelings easier and the connection can become stronger.
  4. Be creative. As you are not together in the same place you need to use your imagination to surprise them. Try to keep the fire on even if you are not in the same place. Send songs, write poems, voice note them or if you can, ship off something.
  5. Make the relationship fit into your normal routine. Video call them whilst you are cooking, eating, or visiting your favourite places. The person needs to feels that is important for you and that you are able to make time for them.