Love has always changed with the times. With the onslaught of coronavirus on our society and our individual lives, we are living in an era where relationships have been upended, redefined, and rewritten.
When we are living in a crisis like this, what does love look like? For those trying to connect with others, you might have to put off dating for a while, unless you want to go on video dates with people you hardly know. For those just getting into relationships with people, the social distancing regulations that the virus has instigated may bring them close together — or drive them apart. This is a time when relationships are being tested, reworked, and brought out into the light. Separated from our normal routines and living with the fear of a society forever changed, we often lay our hopes and anxieties onto the people we love. Love in the time of coronavirus — Here are some stories from these last few months that show how love has changed, and persevered, through these troubled times. ER Doctor Dies In His Husband’s Arms ER doctor Frank Gabrin knew the risk he was taking by treating patients with coronavirus, but it was his job, after all. A week after getting the virus, Gabrin died in his husband’s arms. Arnold Vargas, his husband, talked to CNN, telling the news outlet how this was a reminder to care for and protect those who are on the frontlines of fighting the virus. This was at a time when masks and gloves were in dire shortage, and many healthcare providers were in need of more protective equipment. Because of coronavirus, Vargas has had to mourn his husband’s loss while also fighting the coronavirus, a depressing situation for anyone in these times. We are all thankful to those healthcare workers who are putting their lives, and the lives of their family, on the line to help those who are sick. An ER doctor dies in his husband's arms a week after first coronavirus symptomsNew Jersey emergency room doctor Frank Gabrin knew he could contract coronavirus when he walked into work to treat… Mother Says Goodbye to Her 39-Year Old Husband Conrad Buchanan was a healthy 39-year old DJ when he contracted the Coronavirus in March. It was hard for him to get tested, though, because he wasn’t in an at-risk population and didn’t have an preexisting conditions. A few weeks later his wife drove him to the hospital. When she dropped him off, that was the last time she ever saw him. Due to the quarantine conditions, no one was allowed to visit him as he fought for his life against the virus inside the hospital. Soon Conrad Buchanan was dead, and Nicole and Skye, his wife and daughter, were left shocked and saddened by this premature loss. We never know when we will lose those we love, and even the healthiest of us can be taken away suddenly. This serves as a reminder to love while we have the chance, and to be as careful as we can to protect each other from this same sort of situation. A healthy 39-year-old DJ died of coronavirus. What his young widow and daughter want you to knowNicole Buchanan wasn't even allowed to say goodbye to her husband. "I would hate for anybody ... to have to go through… Dating During The Coronavirus Quarantining with a group of people is arguably a lot easier than by yourself. For people who live alone, quite a lot has changed. Any dates we were planning on going on in the last few months have been put on hold. This can be a very lonely time, especially without the ability to go out to bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and other social places to get a little bit of conversation and connection in your day. For those isolated during this time, dating apps like Tinder and Bumble can provide an outlet to connect with others. Many of these apps are even offering a “date from home” option. Hinge, for example, allows users to check whether they’re ready to date from home, unlocking the ability to make a video or phone call with that person. In similar fashion, Tinder has offered its “Passport” feature for free during this time, allowing those stuck in place during the quarantine the ability to swipe wherever they want in the world. If you’re not able to go home during this crisis, it’s a great way to still connect with people in your area, and maybe set up an in-person date for some unforeseeable time in the future. What’s your experience with love during the coronavirus crisis? No matter if you’re single, married, or figuring it all out, this situation has affected how we all relate to each other. Our relationships have changed, and will continue to evolve, during this strange and testing time.
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