QuietRiot Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I was just browsing the Match site (not a paid subscriber)...and had come across a woman I know in real life. She's a LMT (Masseuse)...I recall having her even tell me she has an autoimmune issue (back in March,before it all began here). Now I'm seeing her on a dating site (thought she had a boyfriend, which was weird...anyway)...I was wondering should these kinds of professions be off-limits as they are around in very close proximity...even touching...MANY members of the public. Teachers, nail salon techs (dated one pre-Covid), salon ladies, etc. Would these be more high risk to date as opposed to dating someone that works at home? Would they even be deal breakers altogether? Link to post Share on other sites
Author QuietRiot Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, amaysngrace said: no Could you elaborate please, instead of wasting time with that post? lol Link to post Share on other sites
salparadise Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) If you aren't comfortable, then don't. And don't try to make up rules for anyone else. Edited August 9, 2020 by salparadise 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
amaysngrace Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 32 minutes ago, QuietRiot said: Could you elaborate please, instead of wasting time with that post? lol just no Link to post Share on other sites
elaine567 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 All people who work in the service industries and workers in general and anyone who is out and about socialising are a higher risk than someone who is totally isolated at home. Viruses love people interactions as that is how they spread. A home worker may be a low risk but not if she is mixing with lots of friends and family and going out to cafes and bars every chance she gets... Link to post Share on other sites
Author QuietRiot Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, elaine567 said: All people who work in the service industries and workers in general and anyone who is out and about socialising are a higher risk than someone who is totally isolated at home. Viruses love people interactions as that is how they spread. A home worker may be a low risk but not if she is mixing with lots of friends and family and going out to cafes and bars every chance she gets... So how would you handle dating in a Covid world? Socially distant dating when you meet? Link to post Share on other sites
elaine567 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 3 minutes ago, QuietRiot said: So how would you handle dating in a Covid world? Socially distant dating when you meet? Well it really depends how ill you are likely to be if you get the virus. If you are young, fit, slim with no medical problems and have a good family history, then there is no reason to think you will be badly affected, then you can take a few more chances than if you are older, unfit, obese with medical problems and with a bad family history of heart and lung disease and diabetes... Link to post Share on other sites
basil67 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 The safest way to date during COVID is to limit the amount of people you meet, get close to them only if you both agree there's potential for something to develop and get a good feeling for whether or not they are living carefully. Anyone who's multi dating or living life in a pre covid manner should be off limits to a person who's cautious about infection. Link to post Share on other sites
basil67 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, elaine567 said: Well it really depends how ill you are likely to be if you get the virus. If you are young, fit, slim with no medical problems and have a good family history, then there is no reason to think you will be badly affected, then you can take a few more chances than if you are older, unfit, obese with medical problems and with a bad family history of heart and lung disease and diabetes... Or, if you're young and healthy, consider how likely it would be that you'd spread it to other vulnerable people (parents, grandparents, clients, sick sibling etc) Edited August 9, 2020 by basil67 1 Link to post Share on other sites
elaine567 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Preston a town in the UK has had to go into local lockdown due to viral spread from mostly young people socialising. "Don't kill granny" is the new message from public health... trying to get them to obey the lockdown... Link to post Share on other sites
Wiseman2 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 1 hour ago, QuietRiot said: I was just browsing the Match site (not a paid subscriber)... Would these be more high risk to date as opposed to dating someone that works at home? When you decide to pay, you can ask if they are working currently or skip what you perceive as risky. Keep in mind anyone can get covid from anywhere so the occupation is not the only factor. What's the reason for browsing but not dating or paying? Link to post Share on other sites
Author QuietRiot Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, Wiseman2 said: When you decide to pay, you can ask if they are working currently or skip what you perceive as risky. Keep in mind anyone can get covid from anywhere so the occupation is not the only factor. What's the reason for browsing but not dating or paying? Was just curious, that's all. I did match twice last year...won't do it again as it's overpriced due to the # of people there that aren't paying members either and of course, the lack of responses. Link to post Share on other sites
d0nnivain Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 I don't know that I could or would date. The whole world feels too people-y to me. I've barely shopped (get most things delivered) or haven't eaten out. We've limited the time we spend with friends. We have taken isolation seriously. As a result I think potential matches in high risk professions would cause me to take a pass. My fears do not mean that those folks shouldn't date. They are strong brave people just trying to make a living. They deserve happiness too but my issues shouldn't further harm them Link to post Share on other sites
nospam99 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 @quietriot. Web Match is essentially free at the moment. I don't know about phone Match. Within the last six months, Match removed visibility to other people's selection (what they're looking for can't be seen - what they are is still visible) criteria: height, age, location, a dozen other less, but still, dealbreaking criteria. Without these criteria visible, it's so difficult to guess if another person will be interested in you/me, that the value of a paid subscription is drastically reduced. HOWEVER, in the same timeframe, they are allowing non-paid users to send and receive messages for free. There is a limit on the number of free messages per day and they can only be sent to people Match has PICKED FOR YOU. But with as crappy as the pool of people has become (coincidence with removing criteria visibility? I think cause and effect), a bunch of free messages every day is worth way more than you pay for. Link to post Share on other sites
Wiseman2 Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 3 hours ago, QuietRiot said: Was just curious, that's all. I did match twice last year...won't do it again as it's overpriced due to the # of people there that aren't paying members either and of course, the lack of responses. You can get sick from anyone anywhere. If a certain occupation doesn't appeal to you, don't date them. You may be better off on tinder. At least most STDs are more treatable than covid. Link to post Share on other sites
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