Youre not alone because we wereallalone.
And now were not.
Remember that anyone youre flirting with is probably feeling just as uncomfortable as you are.
Dont stay in a wack situationship just because youre worried youre too socially inept to meet anyone again.
Bond over the weirdness
Boyd said awkwardness is inherently part of flirting.
In attraction, we often feel a little off balance; thats whats exciting about it.
And we call it sexual tension for a reason.
Let the awkwardness be part of the flirtation.
you’ve got the option to even flirt about feeling awkward.
It will be something to connect on.
Self-assuredness is fine and good, but openness and honesty are just as attractive.
Im always looking for love because Im tired of paying for my own dinner!
Dont judge me; its nice to have someone else get up and get the remote for you.
But youre not locked up anymore, so dont be locked down.
He dumped his lockdown lover and you should consider doing the same if you werentthatinto the person.
Dont stay in a wack situationship just because youre worried youre too socially inept to meet anyone again.
Brewster agreed: Quarantine romance was tricky.
Paris has the right idea here.
You should be looking for opportunities to meet and talk to as many new people as possible.
Its important to lower the stakes for yourself and create opportunities to stay socially warmed up.
Practice being friendly and playful with everyone as you move through the day.
Youll be warmed up when you cross paths with someone youre attracted to.
Seriously, chat up everybody you meet.
The other day, the cashier at the bodega made a pretty inappropriate comment about me.
Prior to lockdown, I would have thoroughly chewed him out, but you know what I did?
The crack was funny and frankly, I missed low-stakes interactions with strangers, even weird ones.
And make a run at get them pedicured.
Put the time in and step out of your comfort zone!
Have faith that opportunity will blossom.
At the time of her interview, Brewster said, Im literally going on a date tonight!
She was anxious, but excited.
Be like Brewster and Paris.
Just get out there.
And dont forget to enjoy yourself!
This isnt supposed to be draining.
Be honest, be yourself, be brave, and have a good time.
