Dating during the pandemic is distressing. If you’re single, you’re stuck at home and lonely. Or you’re married with children, whom you love, but you want a date with your wife. Here are some ingenious ways to have a date without breaking your pandemic restrictions.
Break Out the Hammock (Same Bubble)
Winter hammocking is all the rage right now, especially for couples. “Hammocking in the cold gives you the perfect excuse to cuddle, and you can easily make it a romantic experience with the right date,” says Holden Harris, Founder and Editor at PeachTown.org. Take along a thermos with a warm drink, a pile of snuggly blankets and star gaze.
Online DJ Battle Date (Distancing)
Another idea is to have a friendly ‘DJ Battle’, where you each take turns playing your favorite tunes, 1 by 1, recommends Nikolina Jeric, Founder of 2Date4Love. This can go on for hours, so kick back and grab some drinks while you do it. Music is a great way to get to know and understand someone better. “You can learn a lot about someone based on the music they like and get a good feel of who they are,” Jeric said.
Discover the Great Outdoors (All Couples)
Depending on where you live, you can find outdoor activities for adventure. In warmer climates, grab separate kayaks for the water, hike, bike, or try a new yard game. In the chilly habitats, choose snowshoeing, cross country skiing or tubing. Afterwards, find a bonfire for a cocktail and lively conversation.
Online Movie Date (Distancing)
Watch your favorite movies together while you’re physically apart, proposes Sam Whittaker, dating expert and editor at Mantelligence. “There are several applications that you can use to do this, like Messenger and Discord. These apps let you communicate properly while watching a movie because you can see each other’s faces and hear your partner’s voice.”
Whatever option you choose, make it entertaining and safe.
