Can We Talk?!

COVID-19 hit USA January of 2020 like a wrecking ball. COVID has affected everyone and all aspects of life with no regard. Health, jobs, politics, travel, food, entertainment, housing, leisure, and relationships have all been affected by this virus (to say the least). So, COVID messed up EVERYTHING!

Dating is already challenging. Rules and expectations have definitely changed since the early 2000s. NEWS FLASH! Courting and long phone conversations are no longer a thing. Wooing went out of style along with all R&B groups. Say hello to social media, texting and internet slang/acronyms/jargon: w/e, ZZZ, SMH, NVM, ROFL, OMG, and way too many to count.

There are a myriad of questions that goes through your head when you meet someone. For instance: are they looking for a romantic relationship or casual dating? Then, you ask yourself the following questions once you have gotten passed the initial conversation: (IG, FB, number, etc); “Should I call”? “Should I answer the first time they call?” “Who pays?” “Should I make a move on the first date?” “Do I give in to their advances on the first date?” Now, you have to add the “COVID-19 Safety Talk”! The psychological torment of 21 questions along with social distancing can make anyone feel crazy! Unfortunately, COVID continues to run rampant and shows no sign of leaving anytime soon. How can anyone, especially people with disabilities, (who are often looked down on) find love while limiting interactions, physically distancing themselves, and hiding behind a mask?

Ability & Beyond Fitness believes everyone should experience the beauty of being in a healthy relationship or having an intense emotional connection with someone. So why not people with disabilities? Feel free to check out the website below for additional information.

Five Simple Disabled Dating Tips To Help You Find Love