This archive report was first published on 12 May 2020.
With the pandemic isolating us from each other, online dating has become a new norm. But what happens when the person you've been chatting with wants to take the relationship to the next level, and that means video calling?
For one woman, the thought of video calling her online date is daunting, especially since her profile photos are, shall we say, 'enhanced.' She's worried that when he sees her in real life, he'll be disappointed.
So, what should she do? Should she be honest with him about her concerns, or risk him being disappointed and never talking to her again?
As one author notes, 'you'll get points for kind of being honest' if you tell him about your worries. And if he minds, then 'he isn't for you, right?'
It's a dilemma that many of us can relate to, especially in these lonely times.
