Single radio host Sami Lukis, 50, reveals the ‘high-risk’ dating activity she’s terrified of after months of coronavirus lockdown
Single radio personality Sami Lukis has been going on ‘digital dates’ during the global coronavirus pandemic.
But with restrictions easing in Australia, the 50-year-old is hesitant to explore her romantic connections physically.
Writing in a blog post for 9Honey on Tuesday, she explained: ‘COVID-19 has taken all the fun out of making out, and now I’m terrified of my first post-pandemic pash.’
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‘Surely kissing is high-risk’: Single radio personality Sami Lukis, 50, is terrified of ‘first post-pandemic pash’ after MONTHS of ‘virtual dates’
Sami, who tested positive for COVID-19 in late March, expressed concern about becoming reinfected with the deadly virus.
‘I don’t want to contribute to any unnecessary COVID fear-mongering, but surely kissing is a high-risk exercise?’ she pondered.
The TV personality said she found the first kiss while dating as a ‘delightful’ experience, but was uneasy about exploring more than a conversation with potential partners within the current climate.
‘I don’t want to contribute to any unnecessary COVID fear-mongering, but surely kissing is a high-risk exercise?’ Sami, who tested positive for COVID-19 in late March, expressed concern about becoming reinfected with the deadly virus
‘When I finally do get the courage to snog someone new, I really hope my first post-pandemic-pash will be memorable — for all the right reasons,’ Sami said.
She went on to say that the Australian Government cautioned singles against physical contact with ‘strangers’ during the height of lockdown.
In April, Sami revealed what it was really like going on a ‘digital date’ during the pandemic in another article penned for Nine.
‘I really hope my first post-pandemic-pash will be memorable — for all the right reasons’: With lockdown restrictions easing in Australia, the 50-year-old is hesitant to explore her romantic connections physically with potential partners
The former Today show star said she felt just as anxious before she dialled in with the mystery man as she would normally walking into any first date.
Following her first virtual date, she said it was ‘much more enjoyable than [she] expected’.
Sami said the pair chatted non-stop for an hour while she ‘downed’ two glasses of wine from the comfort of her living room.
‘Much more enjoyable than I expected’: In April, Sami revealed what it was really like going on a ‘digital date’ during the pandemic in another article penned for Nine