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10 Great Date Ideas for Quarantine

Four months strong into quarantine and no end in sight. How does one spice up a romance in a time like this? Maybe you have found ways to keep things interesting but are looking for some new ideas. You want to actually connect with your partner right now, whether you are quarantining together or separately. We know this can be difficult, so there is no time like the present to try to make dates feel as normal as possible. Luckily for you, we have compiled 10 of the best quarantine date ideas to help you and your partner get back on track.

1. Cook Together, Apart

For most couples, going out to dinner is part of the routine. Although with restaurants reclosing and access to indoor dining being very limited, we work with what we have. Try cooking the same meal at the same time with your partner and eating it together. This is easily done over FaceTime or any other video chatting platform. Dinner dates do not feel so far away anymore! As simple as it sounds, this keeps you two engaged and working together, even when you are apart.

2. Netflix Party

My favorite Chrome extension! This is a super easy way to feel like you are watching a movie with your significant other. The extension synchronizes the Netflix movie and has a group chat component so that you can watch a movie and chat at the same time. Obviously this is not the same as the ‘Netflix and chill’ lifestyle we are used to, but why not actually watch a movie together? You could bond over something cheesy or finally get around to watching that old movie you have both never seen.

3. A Virtual Museum Tour

Did you know that you could tour a world famous museum without leaving your couch? Hundreds of museums are offering tours online in incredibly accessible ways! Explore the Musee d’Orsay in Paris, France with no flight or hotel fare. You could make a game out of finding art, or explore rooms together like you are walking side by side. Either way, take advantage of this experience!

4. Have a Picnic (6 feet apart)

Is there an aesthetically pleasing hill or park near you? Grab your favorite foods and a giant blanket to picnic together! This is an ideal date for those who have been talking during quarantine, but have not quite had the opportunity to go on a date yet.

Picnicking gives you the perfect excuse to get dressed up and eat your favorites! The best part about a picnic is that you can bond with this person in a traditional way. Who goes on picnics anymore? Let’s bring this trend back!

5. Play the 36 Questions

No, not like 20 questions. The 36 questions were developed by psychologist Arthur Aron in an attempt to accelerate intimacy. With these questions, you make eye contact with someone and ask each other 36 personal questions in three segments. This can be difficult over FaceTime and other video chatting platforms, but the goal of the game can still be accomplished. By the end of it, you will feel significantly closer to this person.

6. Work Out Together

With all this newfound free time, working out should come easier, right? Not always, but there are hundreds of online classes with options for everyone’s individual taste. This is a great way to unplug and release some frustrations in a productive way. Working out together also encourages you to push one another to better yourself.

7. Make a Playlist

One of the most personal expressions of feelings! Whether it is collaborative or for that person, making a playlist is a great way to connect with someone. What song reminds you of your significant other? Why? Tell them that. Or don’t. You could use this as an opportunity to get to know them by asking what song reminds them of their childhood or always makes them happy. Music is an easy way to see inside of someone, so try it out!

8. Plan a Vacation

A little cautious optimism? We understand that. Fortunately, there are plenty of adventures you can take without having to book flights or hotels. You can use Google Maps and share your screen over video chat to ‘travel’ together. Maybe a tour of a quaint villa in Italy or an exploration of a jungle in South America! It could be as simple as showing them your hometown. The best part is that now you will be doing research that you can put towards a trip in the future!

9. Have a Phone Call

You heard us right. The expectations placed on us by video calling is exhausting. Finding the perfect outfit, making sure your hair looks okay, your face looks okay, etc. is more trouble than its worth sometimes. With a phone call, you are not confined to one place and it removes some of those expectations. While it is lovely to see that person’s face, sometimes trading that for a regular phone call is more beneficial.

10. Start Sexting

Scandalous, I know, but here’s the thing: it works. With so much technology, it is incredibly easy too. Consensual sexting helps keep that spark alive while you are apart. Video sex or photos leave your partner wanting more and even more anxious to see you. If you are hesitant about this, try reading or watching steamy content together. Take your time with this, but it can do wonders for you both while you are in quarantine.

We are all dealing with being isolated and away from the ones we love. Quarantine is especially trying on those in new or long term relationships. Want to try to get to know someone a little better in this quarantine? Try one of these with them! You could implement one of these ideas each week until you find what works best for you and your partner! It can be difficult, but with these practical tips, staying connected to one another just got easier.

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