The word ‘dating’ comes with a lot of feelings attached to it. Dating, according to wiktionary.org is a form of romantic courtship typically between two individuals to access each other’s suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse. It is common for lovers to go on dates. Dates are synonymous with hanging out or spending quality time with your lover.
Lovers go on dates to gain more knowledge about each other’s personalities. They feel each other’s presence, look each other in the eye and observe everything about each other. Typical dates involved going on picnics with your lover, seeing a movie at the cinema, dinner nights in fancy restaurants and going for walks together. All the while enjoying each other’s company.
Unfortunately, lovers in a long-distance relationship are not often privileged to spend the evenings in the presence of their lover. The geographical distance between both lovers cannot afford them the chance of being in the arms of their partner as often as their wish. Also, with the rise of the Covid 19 global pandemic came restrictions on movement and travel and the imposing of lockdown.
Lovers have had to devise other ways of constantly communicating with each other and feeling each other’s presence, even without being there physically. Video calls using apps like Zoom and Skype meetings are becoming very prominent to help lovers keep in touch all the time.
Virtual dates might seem unconventional, strange or boring. However, with adequate planning, these online outings can also be as fun and meaningful as the usual in-person meetups.
Are you having a virtual date soon?
Virtual date nights are ways for you and your partner to spend quality time together.
Here are 11 lovely ideas that can make your virtual dates more interesting than you would have imagined.
Watch movies or Tv Shows
Everyone enjoys seeing a good movie with friends and watching your favourite movies and TV shows with your partner is not a bad idea at all. Both of you can take turns in choosing the right movies or watch a completely new one together. You can use Netflix’s Teleparty to watch the same movie together at the same time. The app allows many users to share movies and TV shows and even chat about them. All you need is a Netflix subscription and internet connection. A laptop or smartphone will do.
Cook dinner together
Having a completely virtual date should not stop you from feeling close and connected to your lover. The two of you can decide on a recipe that can either be the same or different. You can watch each other as you cook through the screen. However, the camera should be positioned appropriately so that both parties can see what the other person is doing. Or try to make it a competition. The person with the most elegant dish wins. There could be a reward for the winner to make things much more fun.
Play a game
Playing a game together is a proven method of relieving stress and tension. Loosen up your nerves by playing games together. It makes you feel closer to your partner. Several online games allow multi-players.
You can even try offline games. Pick a game that both of you have knowledge of or you can even decide to try a new one.
Dress up
So what if it is a virtual date? The fact that it’s not going to be a physical meeting does not mean you should appear tattered and unkempt. Show your partner you value and respect him or her by looking good. Your appearance could rekindle their love for you. Dressing up prepares your mind and makes you feel involved. Unlike a physical date where you worry about the kind of clothes to wear, you can just pick out your favourite clothing or the most comfortable one. Your partner might even compliment your looks.
Share your activities with them
Did you go for a walk? Went shopping? Or you had lunch at a famous restaurant?.
Share details of how your day went with your lover. It makes them seem involved and they automatically feel more connected with you because you are sharing details about your activities with them. Hearing your partner recount his activities of the day makes it look like you were there when it happened.
So, if you finally completed an important task at work, you should consider sharing it with your partner.
Pillow talk
Spend the evenings having a long heart to heart conversations with your partner. There are lots of things you can talk about. There’s nothing more relieving than talking about your favourite things. Are there places you’ve been to together? You can talk about it. Bring up topics of shared interest. And make the memories you share come to life by talking about it.
Read books together
The both of you can take turns in reading a similar book. Pick a book that you both will enjoy and have a great evening listening to the voice of your lover.
Have a Question and Answer session
Asking questions helps you know more about your partner. Take turns in asking each other questions. You would be surprised how much information you’ll get by asking questions.
Have a double date
If you both enjoy the company of other couples you admire, you can invite them to your date night and have a lot of fun together as a group.
Have a dance party
Show your partner that you’ve got some great dance moves. Take turns in being the DJ and even add a bit of extra lighting to get everyone in the mood. You can even play karaoke with your partner to make the evenings more interesting.
Try something new
There are no limits to the kinds of activities you engage in during a virtual date. You can take online museum tours together, have a treasure hunt, send love letters and make arts and crafts together.
Although nothing can replicate your partner’s loving embrace, it is still possible to feel all warm and fuzzy during virtual dates with your partner.
Virtual dates are safer and more economical. There is also reduced pressure and you don’t have to worry about things like paying for the meals, getting stood up in a public place or even picking something to wear.
