{"id":19750,"date":"2020-04-23T07:39:12","date_gmt":"2020-04-23T14:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=19750"},"modified":"2024-03-20T05:41:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T12:41:03","slug":"virtual-date-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/date-ideas\/virtual-date-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Virtual Date Ideas for Connecting During Coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Now that we\u2019re in the midst of a global pandemic, life as we know it changed. Sheltering in place and social distancing is the new normal, and we\u2019ve quickly grown accustomed to doing everything we\u2019d normally do in person, remotely: going to work, catching up with friends and family, working out, going out for drinks, hosting a book club, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest adjustments is trying to figure out what dating during coronavirus looks like.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is it\u2019s easier to form close connections to people right now. \u201cYou can develop an emotional bond more quickly with others when you go through a painful or adverse experience together,\u201d Roxy Zarrabi, Psy.D.,<\/span> writes on Psychology Today. \u201cSince many people may be more focused on seeking connections from others during this time, this can provide an opportunity to develop an emotional bond first with someone even if you can\u2019t meet in real life yet.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dating during the pandemic is different, but it\u2019s still very doable\u2014and it\u2019s easier to come up with virtual date ideas than you might think. With a little creativity, a video chat, and the ability to share your screen, you can still enjoy many of the things you\u2019d normally do on dates during quarantine. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll assume you already have the basics down, like watching a movie together. Whether you\u2019re still in the early stages of getting to know someone or you\u2019re quarantined away from your long-term partner, these virtual date ideas are a fun (and mostly free!) way to connect during coronavirus.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 5 Virtual Date Ideas To Really Connect<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Cook dinner together<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preparing a meal with your partner is one of the most thoughtful ways to show them you care\u2014even if you\u2019re not physically together. Video chatting while you prepare and eat dinner together is a great alternative. Identify what makes you excited about cooking with a date, then find a way to do it virtually. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose a dedicated day of the week that you cook, create a shared Pinterest board of recipe ideas, cook your way through a cookbook, or cook your way around the world. You could even challenge each other to a friendly competition, critique each other\u2019s dishes, and award points for a job well done. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Take a virtual tour <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re feeling artsy,<\/span> Google Arts & Culture<\/span><\/a> offers virtual tours of museums all over the world, including the Guggenheim Museum in New York City, the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, and the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to live like a royal for the night, the<\/span> British Royal Family<\/span><\/a> offers virtual tours of lavish royal homes. Or, if you miss long walks and nature,<\/span> Google Earth<\/span><\/a> offers a virtual tour of cherry blossoms around the world. Best of all? You don\u2019t have to choose just one; you can take in dozens of iconic sights in one evening. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. <\/strong>Go see a show<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, sort of. Watching a virtual performance together is not the same as seeing live music or theater. But artists have been very generous about sharing their crafts with us while we stay at home.<\/span> BroadwayHD<\/span><\/a> lets you stream your favorite Broadway shows like <\/span>Cats<\/span><\/i>, <\/span>Kinky Boots<\/span><\/i>, and <\/span>The King and I<\/span><\/i> from the comfort of your couch (and offers a free seven-day trial). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The<\/span> Metropolitan Opera<\/span><\/a> is streaming free performances every night, and the<\/span> Sydney Opera House<\/span><\/a> is sharing content from their archives as well. Finally, you can sing along without getting shushed by fellow audience members. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Host game night<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once upon a time, game night meant dusting off a deck of cards and gathering all of the board games you could find. These days, it\u2019s about playing games with friends online.<\/span> <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackbox Party Games<\/span><\/a> is a fan favorite with dozens of games that will have you and your date rolling on the floor with laughter.<\/span> Houseparty<\/span><\/a> offers Heads Up!, Quick Draw (a Pictionary-style game), and trivia. Or, you can play free versions of popular games like<\/span> Dominion<\/span><\/a> and<\/span> Catan<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.<\/strong> Take virtual happy hour to the next level<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By now, you\u2019ve probably participated in many virtual happy hours with friends and dates. Instead of just chatting about the news, the weather, and the pandemic, this is an opportunity to make it extra fun and memorable. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The<\/span> New York State Brewers Association<\/span><\/a> hosts informative nightly virtual happy hours with craft brewers from all over the state. Or, get creative and host a wine tasting. Describe your wines to each other and watch videos made by sommeliers to pick up a few tips. You might learn a lot!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to get discouraged by the thought of virtual dating. Try to remember that the pandemic won\u2019t last forever, and eventually, things will go back to normal. In the meantime, we hope these virtual date ideas encourage you to put yourself out there and keep connecting. Now, go get camera-ready and prepare to share your screen.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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