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@colleenyoung

Hi @marjou, I'm so glad you posted about dating, relationships and social distancing, isolation and anxiety during this time of COVID-19. You'll notice that I moved your message to this exisiting discussion called "How are you handling anxiety in this time of COVID-19?" https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anxiety-7/

I did this so that you can meet others talking about depression, anxiety and isolation and how COVID-19 affects us all, especially those who have long been familiar with depression and anxiety. Here's you'll meet members like @guener @tnmama @nannyned @ellen307 @ehw0421 @sheffieldsmith @charlie1953 @lewisma9 @georgette12 @suerc @eric65 and others.

You might also be interested in this discussion:
- Isolation: How Do We Handle it? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/isolation-how-do-we-handle-it/

Marjou, it sounds like you are comfortable with you decision to not self-quarantine with a man you just recently met. It is hard to be alone, but being together 24/7 with someone you don't know yet would be a rough start and perhaps not even safe. However, being alone is tough too. Have you been using online dating to meet people? I wonder how online dating apps and websites are adapting to this new reality?

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Tried dating apps but not good results.

@marjou... Now is not the time to make any decisions you are not 100% comfortable with. I met a gentleman almost 10 years ago, my friends always question why we weren't married or even live together but we're just happy with the way we are. We are not self quarantined together, we text and talk on the phone. I agree that I get lonely and even depressed sometimes and I have to remind myself there are many out there feeling the same way. Tell your gentleman friend 'absence makes the heart grows fonder' and see what he says. Be strong and be safe.