Are you single, alone and would like to find love with a romantic partner? Someone you could squat with? But what can you do about it?

Even though there seem to be obstacles at every turn, you can still find love. This time of national catastrophe might be the perfect time to find a glimmer of hope – in the form of a new relationship.

Believe it or not, natural disasters are a life event that pushes many people to find love.

As the coronavirus raged across the United States, several other major disasters took place in recent history that have been studied for their impact on society. Sociologists have found that big events like this increase interest in love and marriage. When disasters strike and times are uncertain, the desire for companionship, love and security tends to increase among singles.

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According to Catherine Cohan, Ph.D.. from Penn State University, “…in a life-threatening situation, people are motivated to reevaluate their lives, their goals, their futures, and their priorities…” For example, after the initial shock of the fall of the Twin Towers in New York. September 11, the wedding industry has seen a surge in business this fall, which is very unusual.

Typically, the biggest sales period is from January to March, when brides are preparing for their June wedding. It was tragic, but the tragedy inspired people to prioritize what mattered in life.

You can see how COVID-19 and other natural disasters have encouraged people to move on to the next phase of life, including seeking a committed relationship or even getting married.

Many singles are now taking a more traditional approach to dating. And it’s not just young singles, those over 40 are also feeling the change. If you meet onlinedon’t just look at the photos – dig in and read some of these profiles.

According to the Pew Research Center10% of couples met their partner on a dating app. Yes, you need to find someone attractive, but should they be a 9 or a 10 or fit some preconceived idea you have of what’s attractive? Not if you really want to connect with a quality partner for lasting love.

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Ronnie Ann Ryan is an intuitive coach, past life reader and author of six books. She is the creator of the free audio course How to Ask the Universe for a Sign and Get a Response Within 24 Hours. It has been published on ABC, BBC and NPR.