Description – Has social distancing and shelter in place measures put your romance plans on hold? Never fear! Virtual date nights are the future, and we’ve got loads of handy hints and tips to make your night special. From online quizzes to private concerts, we’ve got the expert know-how to break the virtual ice.
Nothing kills the magic of a first date quite like quarantine. Fortunately, in our technological age, it’s easier than ever to connect without meeting in person. No, we’re not just talking about the best dating sites 2020. We’re talking actual, solid date ideas to help you virtually break the ice and get to know your date. So, whether you have a date lined up, a long-distance partner, or you’re still on the lookout for love, we’ve got some ideas for you. Here we go – 10 virtual date ideas coming up!
Virtual Date Ideas
Cosy Movie Night
Dinner and a movie have never been cozier. Streaming app extensions on platforms like Netflix and TwoSeven allow you to sync your screens so you can still enjoy a film together on your virtual date. Order pizza to your respective addresses to start, and then get yourself cinema ready with some popcorn and ice-cream for the show. Snuggle into your pajamas and get watching – what could be better?
Take a Virtual Museum Tour
Galleries, museums, and exhibits around the world are adapting to quarantine by providing virtual guided tours. Get tickets for you and your date and take in the fascinating culture of the National History Museum or the opulence of the Louvre. You’ll feel like a celebrity getting your own private show, and the artefacts and exhibitions will provide you with plenty of virtual date conversation for afters.
Take-Out with a Twist
Virtual date plans don’t need to be extravagant. A simple thing like sharing your favorite take-out spot can be a fun, new experience. Take it in turns ordering from your go-to places or, if you’re feeling adventurous, try a meal prep service and cook together with the ingredients that arrive. You’ll get to show off your skills if you’re a whizz in the kitchen, and it’ll certainly give your virtual date a laugh, if not!
Tune in to a Podcast
Hunting for virtual date activities that make for pithy conversation? Sync up online and tune into a podcast together. You can choose any topic you like – from astrophysics to film, and there’s more than enough to pick from. You can even choose politics if you’re feeling brave! Chat in messenger while you listen if it’s life or pause every so often to share your comments and thoughts if you choose a pre-recorded one.
Try a Baking Challenge
Baking is an exact science and a truly, impressive skill – plus, you get to enjoy a delicious treat when you’re done. Mix it up in the kitchen by suggesting that you and your virtual date have a bake-off. You can make your recipe choice as quick and easy or as tough as you like. Make sure to prop your phone or laptop up somewhere that you can appreciate each other’s culinary efforts, then sit back for a chat while your creations bake.
Quiz Your Date
Virtual quizzes don’t have to be reserved only for family gatherings. Choosing a fun quiz for you and your date is a great way to get to know each other. Plus, it’s a chance to ask your virtual date questions about themselves and is bound to get you talking. If you’re feeling romantic, you can even try the famous 36 questions which psychologists suggest are designed to develop a deep connection.
Recreate a Book Haul
Wondering how to have a virtual date that incorporates your interests and hobbies? If you and your date are both big readers, why not try a virtual book haul? Get your five favorite novels down from your bookcase or the three you read most recently and ask your partner to do the same. Comparing your picks can lead to awesome conversation and might even give you some new reading ideas. You could do the same with films or bands you recently went to see. Just remember to stay open-minded and ask your virtual dates questions about their choices.
Take a Virtual Date Vacay
Of course, real-life holidays are off the cards for most of us at the moment. Technology is a wonderful thing, though, and getting creative with Google Maps or Google Earth can be a fun substitute. Pick a destination you’ve always wanted to go to and plan a dream route for a future holiday. This is also a great virtual date for long-distance couples. Show each other around your hometown or your favorite spots nearby. It’s a perfect way to share each other’s lives and day to day experiences while living apart.
Bring the Club to You
Missing summer festivals and live music events? Join the club – literally! Plenty of huge artists are performing intimate, live events on streaming platforms or via their Instagram and social media feed. Look out for larger-scale virtual festivals and concerts that host a range of different artists. A great resource for live music is NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts. They put out live content every evening from huge names and from independent artists.
Virtual Date advice will always tell you to keep things personal if you can. So, if you’re a musician yourself, give your date a private performance. Or download a playlist of your favorite hits and have a dance party with your date. You’ll have fun, work up a sweat, and can compare music tastes when you get tired.
Get Competitive
If gaming is your thing, there are plenty of ways you can team up online to take out the competition. Online apps like Houseparty provide plenty of gaming options, such as puzzle and art games. Enjoy unleashing your competitive side while getting to know your partner through their reactions and style of play. If you and your virtual date are both regular gamers, hop on your PS4 and enjoy a two-player like Overcooked or Mario Kart. A team game, like World of Warcraft or an open-world game, like Elder Scrolls online, that you can explore together and that make a great fantasy first date.
Conclusion
Dating in 2020 perhaps hasn’t been the fun-filled, real-world adventure you might have hoped for, but there’s still time to have fun. Virtual date nights can bring out your best side and leave plenty of chill time to get to know your partner face-to-face, if not in person. Until you do meet, you can relish date nights spent in your comfy clothes without spending money on taxis or nights out. We hope these virtual date tips have given you some inspiration for planning your next online date!
Final Call: Have you tried virtual dating? How did you make it fun? Have you tried any of these tips? Was the date a success? Share your stories in the comments!
Author bio:
Aria Green is a family photographer, relationship psychology writer. A wife and a mother of two adorable kids who won’t get bored even for a minute. She completed a photography course in college. Since then photography is her passion. As for a writing passion, she loves personality psychology, helping people with advice on the relationship between a man and a woman.
