Covid Dating SUCKS
But lets be honest, online dating in 2019 wasn’t a cake walk either!
So now is the time to decide:
Are you willing to jump into a sub-optimal relationship OUT OF COVID DESPERATION or Level Up your Intimacy skills?
We Singles are now living through multiple Pandemics – consider:
| 1. The Pandemic of dating during Covid | A whole new shituation — and most of us felt dating was a challenge before 2020. |
| 2. The Pandemic of finding “The One” | Dating apps are full of people waiting for “their person”, highlighted by angels singing codependent songs like “I can’t live without you” (until heartbreak happens, and then “the next person” is targeted). |
| 3. The Pandemic of a lover completing us | Enmeshed, dysfunctional relationships result from seeking qualities in a partner that we can’t generate internally. Much better is whole beings who choose to spend [some but not all their] time together. |
| 4. The Pandemic of thinking and not feeling | As Dr. Joseph Kramer says, we simply make better decisions by waking up to the messages that come from our bodies. Breathing consciously, giving and receiving touch, moving and dancing, singing and making music — all contribute to our human somatic experience. |
| 5. The Pandemic of believing copulation is the destination | …misses the myriad methods for interpersonal intimacy (a byproduct of patriarchy and how sex has been commercialized — tying into systemic misogyny and #MeToo). |
| 6. The Pandemic of LTR obsession | Quantity before Quality is cart-before-horse. We suggest doing the essential work to figure out what makes an HQR (high quality relationship) for you. |
| 7. The Pandemic of worry for human survival | Deep down, it can feel perplexingly challenging to plan our future when we hear about imminent catastrophe for our planet, society, and all beings living here with us. |
WE THUS EMBRACE using this Pandemic time to level up our intimacy skills — to dig inside and honor what is true about ourselves and those with whom we want to relate. As Einstein said, we cannot solve problems with the same mindset as they were created — so we commit to changing ourselves, our mindset, and our approach.
To bring intention to the forefront, creating the best version of ourselves with healthy deservance of love — energetically attracting quality relationship(s) on a similar path of learning, leveling up, and living a radiant life!
Meet your Host
Paul Aaron Travis
Paul Travis
- Paul’s commitment to making dating joyful, respectful, expansive and consensual comes from extensive study of interpersonal relations: from Nonviolent Communication to the Wheel of Consent, from Landmark Education to Human Awareness International, from Body Electric to ISTA/Tantra.
- Paul has dated dozens of women in the decade since his divorce – mostly first dates which didn’t have sufficient chemistry to continue, as well as creating 3 multi-year relationships.
What People Are Saying
Teresa (Bellingham, Washington)
“I joined a Pandemic.Love event about ‘dating hesitancy’. I love the innovative thinking that brought that about. The Covid-19 pandemic has changed so many relationships for me, and dating is no exception. I could see from the depth and honesty of our conversation, that the folks in that event are interested in personal and inner work… how refreshing! I appreciated the no-pressure atmosphere that the facilitator established as a baseline. I’m looking forward to the next course or event, and getting to know others at a speed and intensity that makes sense for me.”
Sean (rural Vermont)
“Hey Paul! Just wanted to follow up on the Pandemic.Love program I took part in recently. It felt so good to hear your perspectives on dating hesitancy and then hear from others who have their own doubts around midlife dating. I often feel alone in situations like this, yet in the end there are so many of us experiencing the same feelings. In fact I heard a woman express some of my own thoughts about dating with kids at home! Others surely will benefit from these structured conversations you’re facilitating, thanks so much.”
Heather (Austin, Texas)
“As a 43-year-old woman who’s been single for a decade, the Covid chapter of dating has hit me harder than ever so Paul’s teachings have been helpful. Especially lately, when my self care and self worth hold such a high regard. Now of course, the medical conversation/crisis this world is involved with is a major factor. A person who can cherish me as much as I cherish them would be ideal in my world. So here we are… navigating this new dating realm in complete knowing of self-worth and self-care. Pandemic.Love offers a great learning experience. I’ve learned to remind myself to NOT be too hard on myself in this process, that I will attract the right person for me at the right divine timing – thank you!”
Company Vision Statement
“A loving world where people, grounded in the uniqueness of their being, full of love and esteem and purpose, connect with others joyfully and meaningfully for inspiration, learning, collaboration, growth, play, and pleasure – and in turn, groups of people positively impact the whole with greater cohesion and community.”
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