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11 Backyard Date Ideas For Some Summer Lovin' While Social Distancing

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Social distancing has really changed just about everything in society right now... including dating! Who says you have to go far, though, to have fun? While the guidelines vary from state to state, and you should absolutely be following your state's guidelines and precautions, you don't have to totally stop the fun in most cases.

Here are 11 backyard dates to go on this summer while social distancing, of course!

1. A pool date

Not everyone has a pool in their backyard, but if you do, this could be the perfect solution to give you that vacation type of feel right in your own yard!

2. A picnic

A picnic is the ultimate backyard go-to because you don't even need a big yard or a lot of materials to make it happen!

3. Movie night

Going to the movies may be out of the question for a while, but getting a projector hooked up in your backyard and watching your favorite movie on it is a total go!

4. Outdoor game night

Missing your Thursday Trivia Nights? No problem! Set up an outdoor game night to simulate the feel!

5. Watch the sunset

Your backyard may not be a beach, but now is the perfect time to have that super cute and super cliche Hallmark Movie-level romantic evening by a sunset talking into the late hours of the night.

6. Outdoor craft night

Instead of working on a project together inside, take it outside to your backyard, instead! Enjoy the fresh air... and the company.

7. BBQ

If a picnic isn't your thing, that's totally OK! You can still have a meal outside and even cook it outside, too! Cook up your favorites on the grill and keep it going with a fun date night on the patio or in the yard!

8. Stargaze

Maybe the sunset isn't your thing, but maybe the stars are! I think the stars might just be aligned on this one. Plus, if you have the necessary materials, you might even be able to camp out together under the night sky!

9. Date Night Box outside

There are so many Date Box services out there that you can subscribe to for a monthly fee. Just because we're living in a social distancing era, doesn't mean your date box service has to stop! Keep the subscription going and enjoy your night outside, instead of inside!

10. Bonfire

Honestly, this is a great idea whether we're in era of social distancing or not.

11. Read a book

This could be a great way to read a book together and talk about it. It could be a fun book or a serious book or anything in between!

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11 Backyard Date Ideas For Some Summer Lovin' While Social Distancing

I mean, we can't go all summer long without some romantic fun!

1. A pool date

2. A picnic

3. Movie night

4. Outdoor game night

5. Watch the sunset

6. Outdoor craft night

7. BBQ

8. Stargaze

9. Date Night Box outside

10. Bonfire

11. Read a book

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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