Many couples are forced to stay apart during these confusing times to ensure health and safety. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to spend time together from a safe distance. If you don’t find ways to connect in some way, it can cause problems in the relationship. Here are some fun long distance date ideas during Coronavirus to keep your love strong.
You and your significant other can still have a movie night together even from different homes. Use the same streaming service, such as Netflix or Hulu, and pick a movie you both want to watch. Both of you can get into pajamas and get your favorite snacks ready. Video call each other and press start on the movie at the same time. You can talk about the movie together and spend time together. You may not be able to cuddle on the couch together, but it’s a safe alternative for the time being.
2. Have Dinner Together
You may not be able to go to a restaurant together, but you can still share a meal together. If you live close to each other, order food from the same restaurant. Order at roughly the same time. When the food comes, eat at a table with candles and everything. Of course, you’ll have the laptop up so you can video chat and talk during dinner.
3. Play Games Together
There are a number of games that you can play together without actually being in the same location. Look for games online that both of you can enjoy. If you are both gamers, this will be easy. You’ll simply have to pick a game you can play together on a system you both own. There are also multiplayer games you can play together online, such as Words With Friends. You can also both buy battleship and play over video chat.
4. Drink With Friends
Most people in relationships like to go out with other couples and friends. You can still do that by having a Zoom party. Everyone can come together online with their favorite drinks and talk and laugh just like if you were all at a bar together. You can take turns playing music in the background, too. You can also try the HouseParty app for something specifically designed for this purpose.
5. Read Together
If you and your partner both enjoy books, you can pick a book to read together. Once a week, you can come together and talk about what you read. You can even include other people into your little book club if they seem interested. However, if you’d prefer to keep things private, consider picking novels that get a little steamy at times to keep the conversation spicy.
6. Create Art Together
Artistic couples may feel their creativity stifled during these times, but it’s actually the perfect time for you to come together and create something beautiful. While on video chat, gather your art supplies and create. You may be able to help inspire each other through the process. Also, you may have something new to put up in your home.
7. Visit a Museum
Museums may be closed temporarily, but they still offer virtual tours online. Research he different museums that offer virtual tours and pick one together. Pick one in a far away country. You get the joy of going all the way to Paris or Germany without actually having to travel.
A virtual date may not be entirely ideal, but it’s certainly better than nothing. Many people risk their health just to see their significant other. Instead, stay safe with these date ideas. The romance will stay alive until things calm down
