Forced to remain indoors due to the ongoing lockdown, several people have taken up online courses to either upskill or follow a passion long forgotten. The result, has been a boom in online offerings varying from personal fitness training to music and theatre workshops, and skill development classes like gardening and cooking. Then there’s also the fraction of people who are keen on learning how to ace their

relationship

game before the

ends.

From getting over an ex to how to be relationship-ready before lockdown ends

Whith more time on hand, a lot of the city’s singles are enrolling for courses in an effort to find a partner, at least after the lockdown. Content writer Nazia Javed* says, “I am in my late 30s. Evenings in Bengaluru were usually filled with activities with friends — be it watching a play, going to a concert or just chilling at a pub. Being alone at home during this lockdown has not been cool. It has made me realise why I should look for someone. I chose to try a course on getting over my ex, to begin with.”

In the case of Ajay Krishnan*, who owns a travel start-up, friendships have been easy, but relationships have been a problem. “I find it hard to sustain a relationship, none have lasted beyond three months. With this time in hand, I decided to enroll in a course that promises to help people like me,” he

reasons.

‘It’s all about introspection and growth’

Priyanka Bharadwaj, who recently launched a course on learning to attract the right partner in 30 days, says, “These courses help people introspect, and, in a way, aid emotional growth. People are looking at investing time on themselves while they can. I think the lockdown has had a mixed impact on singles. While physical connection is important in dating, the lockdown actually has worked better for those who prefer to get to know someone before they meet. Participants have been finding creative ways to engage with their dates online.”

(*Some names have been changed)

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