{"id":19656,"date":"2020-06-09T20:36:23","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T20:36:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=19656"},"modified":"2020-10-23T17:54:06","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T17:54:06","slug":"virtual-dating-shelby-sells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/virtual-dating-shelby-sells\/","title":{"rendered":"A Virtual Dating Guide with Sexpert Shelby Sells"},"content":{"rendered":"<em>Virtual dating 101 with sex and relationship expert Shelby Sells.<\/em>\r\n\r\nOnline dating website eharmony reports that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eharmony.com\/online-dating-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">40 percent of Americans use dating apps<\/a> to find a partner. If you&#8217;re looking for something more serious than a hookup, you might be wondering what steps you can take to bypass time-wasters and foster a more thoughtful, successful dating experience.\r\n\r\nSince many of us remain socially distant for safety concerns, it&#8217;s certainly more challenging to meet new people and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/human-connection-and-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">build connections<\/a> beyond Zoom and FaceTime. Even though we&#8217;re spending more time at home, that doesn&#8217;t mean finding real romance is out of the question.\r\n\r\nTo get some guidance on building genuine connections online, I spoke with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shelbysellslove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shelby Sells<\/a>, a love and sex coach and co-host of the podcast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stitcher.com\/podcast\/bre-harrison\/emotional-checkin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Emotional Check-in<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"979998\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #979998;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19664 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Dating-over-Video-Chat-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Man video chatting with a woman on his laptop, trying to have a successful virtual dating experience in quarantine\" width=\"770\" height=\"511\" \/>\r\n<h2>Shelby Sells on Virtual Dating<\/h2>\r\n<h3>How can you build a connection with someone new over Video Chat?<\/h3>\r\nShelby first recommends looking at a new relationship like a budding friendship. &#8220;This perspective helps take off some of the pressure that comes with getting to know someone romantically,&#8221; she explains. &#8220;Friendships take time to develop, the same way building a connection with someone takes time to develop.&#8221;\r\n\r\nMoving slowly and getting to know someone before scheduling a meetup, she says, &#8220;provides the opportunity to build a solid foundation of trust and friendship that establishes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/mark-groves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">healthy romantic connection<\/a>.&#8221;\r\n<h3>Is it possible to build real intimacy without face-to-face interaction?<\/h3>\r\nSince we&#8217;re relying primarily on technology to stay connected, is it possible to strengthen a new bond without spending time together in person? According to Shelby, absolutely.\r\n\r\nUntil in-person interactions become normal and safe again, &#8220;we have to make do with what we&#8217;ve got,&#8221; she says. &#8220;To foster a deeper intimacy with someone, I recommend showing up in the space authentically as yourself. Try not to project what you think the other person likes or wants you to be.&#8221;\r\n\r\nShe also encourages asking personal or deep questions. However, leave your judgment at the (virtual) door. &#8220;Listen without judging and trying to fix the other person. Also be open to sharing your own story.&#8221;\r\n<h3>What are common virtual dating mistakes?<\/h3>\r\nWe&#8217;ve all made a dating mistake or two, and know that&#8217;ll happen no matter how you meet someone. However, there are a few steps you can take to reshape how you date remotely.\r\n\r\nFirst things first, Shelby recommends slowing down on revealing too much too soon: &#8220;It can imply a lack of personal boundaries. Similarly, moving too fast is a common mistake, which can risk <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-is-burnout\/\">burnout<\/a>.&#8221; And much like moving too fast, &#8220;sexualizing a situation too soon can also make people uncomfortable,&#8221; she adds.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, flakiness and not stating your intentions are both big no-nos. If you need to reschedule a Zoom date, find yourself losing interest, or only want to hook up, communicate your feelings up front to prevent confusion and hurt feelings.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"594c46\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #594c46;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-19665 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Dating-Guide-Shelby-Sells-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Woman using virtual dating tips from Shelby Sells while on a dating app in bed\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" \/>\r\n<h3>Can red flags be harder to spot when dating remotely?<\/h3>\r\n&#8220;Red flags will arise whether you&#8217;re dating remotely or in-person,&#8221; says Shelby. &#8220;It&#8217;s up to you to be aware of these flags and take heed of them.&#8221; Red flags can sometimes be difficult to spot, but there are some behaviors that can signal it&#8217;s time to move on.\r\n\r\nShelby advises being cautious of anyone who&#8217;s hyper-focused on the relationship, invalidates your feelings, or seems to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-a-narcissist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lack empathy<\/a>. In addition, pay special attention to those who share heavy personal details too quickly, pressures you for sex (sexting and nudes included), and are inconsistent.\r\n\r\nAlternatively, Shelby says that all flags aren&#8217;t negatives. There are also green flags that indicate a good framework from which a healthy relationship can develop. <span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Green flags include <\/span><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/self-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">practicing self-care<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">, supporting your personal growth, having long-standing friendships, leaning into vulnerability, and honoring boundaries.<\/span>\r\n<h3>So, you&#8217;re ready to meet your virtual date in real life. What now?<\/h3>\r\nMeeting your new love interest in the flesh can be awkward. 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