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10 Virtual Date Ideas When You're Stuck At Home

It's not the same as long-distance.

Lexi Ellis

Apr 04, 2020

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10 Virtual Date Ideas When You're Stuck At Home

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Quarantine dating is NOT the same as long-distance. I don't care what anyone says. Not being able to see each other for an indefinite period due to a terrifying, potentially world-altering reason is nothing like moving to another town. You run out of things to talk about because nothing at all is happening in your respective lives, and the days just seem to dredge on. Doing some fun things together while apart can keep it fresh and interesting! I wanted to offer some ideas for couples struggling with their newfound separation.

1. FaceTime Dinner

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Dress up and set up nice meals on FaceTime! Pretend you're at a restaurant and talk about random subjects. Try to go abstract, philosophical, or deep/personal in your discussions.

2. Movie Night

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Download Netflix Party and watch a movie together!

3. Games

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You can use iMessage games or another platform, but competing with each other is a fun way to bond.

4. 20 Questions

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This is sooo middle school, but you can find tons of other "get to know you" games like this that are more interesting/relevant that will help you get to know each other better. Especially for couples who have been together for a long time, you can learn things about each other that you never knew before!

5. Cooking Challenge

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See who can cook the best-looking meal with random ingredients from their kitchen. Recreate top chef! You can also just cook "together" on FaceTime.

6. Virtual Tour

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Lots of museums have free virtual tours! FaceTime and look through them on your laptops.

7. Make a Post-Quarantine Bucket List.

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When life resumes, you're gonna wanna do everything! Think of fun things you've been wanting to do and write them down! It will give you something to look forward to as well.

8. Mail Love Letters to Each Other

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So romantic and thoughtful! Pour your heart out! Words of affirmation are very important! Make sure to sanitize them if you take them out of the mailbox within 24 hours (ish) of its delivery.

9. Watch the Same TV Show

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Watch or read the same series, designate amount of episodes/chapters, and discuss once a week!

10. Watch the Sunset/Sunrise Together

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FaceTime and enjoy the stars, nature, sunset, or sunrise together! This can be a nice way to reconnect to nature and feel hopeful about the future. This too shall pass.

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10 Virtual Date Ideas When You're Stuck At Home

It's not the same as long-distance.

1. FaceTime Dinner

2. Movie Night

3. Games

4. 20 Questions

5. Cooking Challenge

6. Virtual Tour

7. Make a Post-Quarantine Bucket List.

8. Mail Love Letters to Each Other

9. Watch the Same TV Show

10. Watch the Sunset/Sunrise Together

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

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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

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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

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