Besides health, if there is one other thing people started valuing more since the beginning of the pandemic, it is the company of their loved ones. The larger part of 2020 was spent in lockdown and people started to realize the many things they previously took for granted.
The multiple life lessons, however, also made them discover the joy of online dates. Many people have spent months getting to know their romantic interests via virtual meet-ups, and many others have felt the pang of having to stay physically away from their significant other in the past year.
Valentine’s Day is an annual celebration of love, and in 2021, it has become all about improvising and making innovative plans to celebrate with loved ones, regardless of whether the celebrations are happening virtually, or in-person.
On the occasion, indianexpress.com reached out to some couples who have lived through the struggles of 2020, and now eagerly look forward to spending all their time with their significant other.
“Last year was challenging. We resorted to frequent video calls and texts,” says 30-year-old Devanshu Arora of his long-distance relationship. “We have already been in this arrangement for six years, but this time, it was a long gap before we could meet in person. But it has helped us become more patient and have faith in each other to sail through tough times,” he tells this outlet.
