Online dating during coronavirus: Tips for those looking for love in the new year

Bela Ghandi of the Smart Dating Academy joined ABC7 to talk about online dating tips

ByABC 7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Online dating during coronavirus: Tips for those looking for love in the new year
Here are some online dating tips for those looking for love in the new year.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Sunday is the busiest online dating day of the year.

And dating is still happening in Chicago, even if many of the meet-ups are virtual.

Bela Ghandi, with the Smart Dating Academy, joined ABC 7 Chicago Thursday to talk about it.

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She said 48% of adults are single, and many are making resolutions for the new year.

Online dating numbers have been high all year, she said.

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To up your online dating game, make sure you have great photos and make a good first impression in your messages.

You can learn more about online dating with the Smart Dating Academy or by following Ghandi on Instagram.