Journalist and writer Anna Goldfarb leads us through both the pitfalls and the fun of conversation on that all important first date. We explore in particular how to cope with the altered dating scene within the current backdrop of the pandemic. I think this is such an important topic at this time, for singles and couples alike, because it is a reminder of that deep human drive to have intimate connections, whether a serious love relationship or a light romance. At the same time, in these endless Covid waves, a relationship can give us that hand to hold to help us through hard times. With humour and understanding, Anna infuses her positivity into how we can improve our chances of getting there by adding thoughtful tweaks to our approaches or by bouncing back from fumbles. And who doesn`t want to up their conversational game? Be it with those we already love or those we hope to love someday.
I first discovered Anna Goldfarb through her work in the New York Times where her compassion for people struggling through Covid, especially singles, was palpable. Still super relevant is her piece on how to avoid dismissive positivity: "What to say when people tell you their coronavirus fears" (NYT, July 3, 2020). In addition, she has written articles for Vice, Vox, Time magazine (upcoming), and her first book, chronicling her own romantic misadventures: Clearly, I didn`t think this through. She has another book in the works on how to be a remarkable friend. Find Anna on Twitter: @AnnaGoldfarb.
Anna recommends... How Not to Die Alone (2021) by Logan Ury.
