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Some are still going on dates amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dating or matchmaking services have no doubt slowed down or even vanished during the COVID-19 Pandemic, but a Valley woman who has run a romance headhunting business for 26 years says business is actually picking up for her.
PHOENIX - Dating or matchmaking services have no doubt slowed down or even vanished during the COVID-19 Pandemic, but a Valley woman who has run a romance headhunting business for 26 years says business is actually picking up for her.
"You realize you’re alone now, especially if you’re sheltering in place and you don’t have a significant other to share it with, you notice it more," said Roseann Higgins.
To some, dating during the pandemic seems reckless, but romance headhunter says they are taking precautions, and the people who contact her are looking for love and the pandemic is just another challenge to overcome.
Higgins set up a date for a male client with Bella Ledda this week. Ledda says It was different.
"The very first thing we did was wash out hands with anti-bacterial soap," said Ledda. "It's the new romance. We had hand sanitizer at the table the whole time."
Higgins says she vets clients very carefully.
"I ask them to have FaceTime meetings & plan safe dates before deciding whether to move forward with meeting in person after two weeks," said Higgins.
As for Ledda, she says her friends and family are not supportive of her dating endeavors as of now.
"People think I'm completely out of my mind to be doing that. It's such a dangerous time," said Ledda. "It's good to adapt to the current situation, but very importantly, you have to be very careful and take the precautions, but once you do, let's give it a chance if we're being careful. I want to give love a chance despite the pandemic."
Single women don’t pay a fee, but male clients pay a headhunting fee of $15,000. Higgins says she’s launched hundreds of relationships, and over 175 marriages.
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