Dating in Lockdown - Tory Archbold Interviews Sami Lukis.

In this episode of the Powerful Stories Podcast, we sit down with Sami Lukis, Host of the 'Romantically Challenged' Podcast and discuss Dating in Lockdown. Sami is an expert in her field and shares with us her tips and tricks for getting the most out of your online-lockdown dating experience. ‘Being in lockdown has it’s challenges. But for singles, or those who live alone, isolation and lockdown are the perfect storm for mental health issues’ says Sami ‘lack of socialisation, movement, loneliness and over consumption can compound’. The loneliness, in particular, could lead to bad decision making when choosing a potential partner. Sami suggests to ‘hold it lightly’ and keep expectations low. ‘Online dating - is not dating at all’ says Sami, ‘I call it online connecting.’  It’s about connecting with people, opening up your lines of communication and, having genuine conversations. Sami suggests ‘If you change your mindset and your expectations, it’s going to make things so much easier for you. It will also be so much more productive and enjoyable.’ Be clear about what you are looking for - is it recreational or are you looking for a serious relationship? A great way to approach dating is by applying the concepts of the #coffeechallenge to dating online. Get to know people. See if they align with your values. Then decide if you want to pursue a relationship. A lot of women are asking - where are all the good men? 'They are in your reject pile’ says Sami ‘Be prepared to give the ‘maybes’ a go’. Sami reminds us that it’s of most importance to remember that you do not need another person to become complete. ‘You are enough on your own and a relationship with someone should enhance your life - not complete it.’ You don’t find a soul mate - you become soulmates. Sami shares some dating disaster stories - which will give you a good giggle but also act as a ‘do not do’ list. She also shares the most beautiful love story - which is a story of how her parents met. In her personal life, at the moment Sami is taking a break from dating. ‘It’s ok to do less when you are coping with more’. Her next powerful step is firstly to stay positive throughout the pandemic, and then continue to connect with others. Her final words are to lean into community, take the pressure off and have fun! So, sit back as Sami Lukis shares her wisdom as date during lockdown. Links: Sign up to the Powerful Steps #coffeechallenge to gain Tory’s proven formula for building a global network, with three coffee dates a week. It’s how she connected with the guests on this podcast. Each one is an authentic and trusted connection  Powerful StepsFollow @powerfulsteps on Instagram Powerful Steps on LinkedInSami LukisFollow @samilukis on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.