Dating when you can’t be in the same place can be really hard! This article covers some possible ideas for things you can do on virtual dates. Whether you’re in different cities or a pandemic lockdown, been together a long time or just started dating, hopefully there’s something here for you to try!
Watching movies together is a classic date that requires nothing but you, a movie, and your partner. Things like “Teleparty” allow for couples to watch movies together online. So, what do you need? A subscription to a movie-streaming service* and an internet connection. That’s it. Easy right? This is a great way to spend time together in a relaxed, low pressure way. Add Teleparty to your chrome extensions and binge away.
Tip: Pick a movie neither of you has watched or schedule a weekly binge session. Want to build an even deeper connection? Watch each other’s favourite movies. (Yes, even if you’re a romance lover and they adore action movies, the joy you get from hearing each other talk about your favourite movies and the deeper connection you build will most certainly make up for it.)
*Teleparty is compatible with Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and HBO.
A romantic dinner date is one of the most popular choices for first dates. It’s amazing in all aspects: it’s fun, it fills your stomach and you can get to know your partner better by having all kinds of conversations. You can do this over video chat or just talking on the phone, whatever you’re more comfortable with.
Tip: Increase the connection by making the same recipe, or by ordering takeout from the same restaurant. If you’re making food, you can send each other photos to help build anticipation. Also, consider dressing up fancy to make it feel really special.
How do you finish homework faster and have fun at the same time? By doing it with your partner. Why not giggle and laugh while doing work with your partner? It makes it so much more fun and gets the job done quicker. Besides, you may even get to know them better: What kind of work are they doing? How do they problem solve?
And you don’t necessarily need to help each other. Sometimes it’s just nice to have a virtual study date together, where you open up a video chat or stay on speaker phone while you both get your own stuff done. Low-key hangouts can still help people feel connected.
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Our bedrooms are the windows to the soul. They reflect a great deal of our personality, especially if you’ve had the same bedroom all your life. Showing off your bedrooms each other over video chat can be an intimate activity, and it can also be a chance for you to ask each other questions about things that you have on display that you maybe wouldn’t have thought about mentioning in regular conversation (like stuffed toys, posters, or souvenirs).
Often we feel like the only option is to talk on virtual dates, but there is an endless amount of stuff to do! Here’s a quick list of activities you can try:
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Even though these dates are at home, there’s still lots of ways to get out of your comfort zone and do some unique activities. But at the same time, it’s totally understandable if virtual dates just aren’t your thing. Again, whether it’s a long-distance relationship or just trying to date during a pandemic, building a connection over virtual dates can be hard and maybe not something everyone wants to put time and scheduling into on top of all the other stresses people have.
Let us know if you have any other virtual date ideas by emailing us at teenhealthsource@ppt.on.ca and we can add them to our list!
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Last Updated: May 2021
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