Single radio personality Sami Lukis, 49, reveals what it's REALLY like going on a virtual date during the coronavirus pandemic
- Sami Lukis reveals what it's really like going on a 'digital date' during pandemic
- The Australian presenter said she recently met a man on a dating app
- They locked in a date time for 'virtual drinks' after days of exchanging messages
- Sami said she was very impressed with her first experience with digital dating
Single radio personality Sami Lukis has revealed what it's really like going on a 'digital date' during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Australian presenter said she recently met a man on a dating app before they decided to lock in a time for 'virtual drinks' after days of exchanging messages and talking on the phone.
The 49-year-old penned a piece for 9Honey explaining how she prepared for her first 'digital rendezvous' just like any other regular date.
Single radio personality Sami Lukis (pictured) has revealed what it's really like going on a 'digital date' during the coronavirus pandemic
'I showered, shaved my legs (don't ask, I don't know why?) did my hair and makeup, popped on my favourite frock and a bra for the first time in two weeks,' she said.
'The only difference to my pre-date ritual was the 20 minutes I spent trying to find the most flattering lighting and the most appropriate backdrop for our FaceTime sesh, ie. one that gave him a glimpse into my home without revealing too much.'
The media personality said she felt just as anxious before she dialled in as she would normally walk into any first date.
Following her first virtual date, she said it was 'much more enjoyable than I expected' after the pair chatted non-stop for an hour while she 'downed' two glasses of wine from her living room.
'And then, instead of that awkward "Well, this has been lovely" good-bye hug, it was a smile and a gawky wave as we both pressed end on our phones,' she said.
Sami said she was very impressed with her first experience with digital dating and she would do it again.
'For a start, coronavirus is the ultimate conversation starter. We're all connected by this crazy state of confusion and disbelief at what's happening in the world right now, so we've got something in common to talk about,' she said.
Sami said she was very impressed with her first experience with digital dating and she would do it again
Earlier this week, Sydney relationship expert Dr Nikki Goldstein revealed ways to date while the population is social distancing and self isolating amid COVID-19 crisis.
'The biggest asset we have right now is video platforms, where we can see other clearly as though we were sitting across the table but it's how we use these that makes a difference,' Dr Goldstein said.
But, she added, you shouldn't jump head first into a FaceTime, Skype or Zoom date.
Instead, you need to treat this as you would any other dating experience and text a little and chat over the phone first, before you 'commit to some face-to-face conversations'.
Once you do feel ready to speak to someone and see their face at the same time, Dr Goldstein said it's a good idea to treat the first FaceTime chat as an actual date.
'Are you more a drink first dater? If so, then both grab a beverage and pretend as though you are at your local bar,' she said.
'If it's dinner, then order some take in and have a meal while chatting about all the things you would normally.'
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