Corona times are sick and weird in the sense that they have already inflicted a lot of damage on humankind and economies and have forced to stay all of the world inside. Who would have thought, there can be a virus which can stop people from mobilizing. This drastic change in our everyday lives has affected our work life, habits, religious activities and of course, socially illegitimate love i.e. unmarried couples who are having hardest times throughout their lovely chemistry staying away from each other. Of course I am not talking of countries here where parents are open minded and know about love life of their teenager or fresh adult children but countries where families are conservative and love thrives under canopy of hideouts (restaurants, colleges etc), friends support and self belief.

To understand the plight for such kind of lovers, I would like to tell you all about the dear meetings and ways to execute them prior to corona and how all of it has changed :

Colleges :

A place where one goes to study and finds a established society of its own. In case of residentials, first day is like a new resident in colony and last day is like one having a mark and impact of themselves on other's heart. Many love stories start over here only, daily meetings in college canteens, walks in the parks or grounds or famous couple spots(obviously known to students only), participating in various activities together like fests, projects, studies, lab work etcetera and since colleges are closed due to our one and only novel coronavirus, it is undeniable how much disheartening it is to those lovers who are missing these activities and every day passed is one which can't be restored or relived.

Living in same cities or colonies maybe :

I am talking about a bit mature love over here and not immature like the school crush. Couple living in same city pursuing their education or work from different or same places would often go to places after work or classes. They used to enjoy local delicacies over cozy chitchat, would go for rides or drives with each other and would sometimes plan weekends together after making some excuse at home but corona has changed the entire picture. Now work from home facility is available in many of the professions thus snatching away the together time they used to cherish otherwise. Also, excuses can't be made anymore at home as the situation is becoming dire day by day and thus, parents want us to follow the rules much as possible to avoid getting infected which is very pure and caring on their part.

Those separated by distances :

Thinking of the couples who are living in different cities, hundreds of kilometers away, I remembered how one of my friends recently told me how badly he is missing his girl. They live some 300 kilometers away. Though such partners were already away but their once in month plans have also got destroyed now. Nothing can be preplanned these days and travelling is advised to be avoided as much as one could. Also, families can't be told about the relation and invite them to home as I already mentioned the conservative thing. There are new corona guidelines every month in cities and amidst such chaos, distanced love is being sacrificed as travelling is unadvised. Long distance relationship ones will have even fewer photographs together now(sed lyf).

A little something for our to be married ones :

These people are surely having hard times accepting how pompous celebration will be a small one now with really few guests and arrangements. Dreams about wedding can't be lived now. Many friends can't be invited now. Only 50 people capacity is there as of my city(in India). Also, international travel restrictions and additional measures are there to ensure safety which have affected the honeymoon plans too. The marriages can't be delayed indefinitely too so people are marrying under these circumstances and those who had big dreams are unsatisfied undoubtedly.

To all the lovers from me, have faith and this too shall pass soon. Corona has taken numerous lives by now so staying away is protecting your love from infection and forging a sense of care in the bond. Stay happy and keep loving.

I am facing these situations too but technology has helped a lot. Though it doesn't fulfils the craving to the core but gives immense pleasure to see or hear from them and knowing how they are holding up well and progressing in life. Chatting about quarantine workout goals, honing culinary skills and sharing pictures of a dish we haven't cooked before, feeling calm and composed after listening voices of each other over call or seeing faces over videocall, discussing about daily routine with each other and many other activities keep us connected and updated.

It's like the love has also become online like most of other things but unlike most of other things proving to be enjoyable and successful in online mode, I don't think love needs much interference in the way it used to be. It's true celebration is in presence when both partners heartbeat get synced and chime to the air filled with affection.

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