43 Virtual Date Ideas to Recharge Your Relationship or Make a First Date Less Awkward

43 Virtual Date Ideas to Recharge Your Relationship or Make a First Date Less Awkward

Virtual dating is a common method of dating with people who are wired in the technology realm. This method of dating is a system for finding possible dates or people who you might be interested in dating. Virtual dating uses a combined method of playing video games and dating. People will create what is known as avatars that are virtual figures of themselves. They will spend time in a video game virtual world and meet other people over the computer.

This virtual dating method allows people to talk to potential dates through conversation and interact with each other through a video game method. If they decide they want to have an actual relationship with the other person then they will move to the next step in actually meeting by exchanging phone numbers or setting up a location to meet.

Millions of people practice virtual dating today and it is a preferred method by many. These people who use these systems are usually into science fiction and they are very good with technology. The technology and the use of the virtual dating system shows people using this system of dating that they have something in common.

However, with the allowed interaction and the play through the video game method allows people to interact in a virtual way with people too. This can show someone’s intellectual side, education, and more when they work through the virtual dating systems.

Virtual dating is a common method today used by people to meet new people and find potential candidates for pursuing a relationship with. It is a fun way to meet new people and allow them to get to know you without actually meeting them until you are comfortable.

If you’re in a long-distance relationship, you’re probably already a pro at staying connected when you can’t be in the same place (or even the same time zone). But even long-distance couples may find that they’ve settled into kind of a rut, so it might be time to recharge your date night with something new.

And if you’re trying to go on first dates from your couch, let’s be real: it can be awkward! Just sitting there talking to a stranger over video and trying to make sure you look good isn’t the most natural-feeling thing in the world. But if you have an activity ready to go — like cooking together, watching a live comedy show, or playing a game — it gives you something else to focus on, which can make your date more comfortable.

1. Go on a walk.

Turning into a total couch potato? Switch up the scenery. Lace up your shoes, call your partner on FaceTime, and set out on your fave hiking trail (that gets cell service) or city block with the dreamiest brownstones. As you explore each other’s stomping grounds, you’ll feel closer with each step.

2. Have a wine and paint night.

All you need is wine, some art supplies, and some creativity. You can follow along with one of the many painting tutorial videos on YouTube or get creative and do your own thing. You could even take a picture or memory that's special to you (like your favorite vacation spot or the place you first met) and each do your own painting of it. After, you can mail your paintings to each other to hang up to make this activity an even cuter idea. If painting isn't your thing, you could also try making pottery with air-dry clay, or just vibe while you fill in some adult coloring books.

3. Q&A Session

Good conversation is one of the staples of dating, and personal questions are a good way to structure conversations on dates. However, coming up with questions can be hard. To take the pressure off of thinking up talking topics, you can use a random question generator. Simply queue up the tool, click to shuffle questions, then take turns responding to the prompt.

This activity can be an effective way to get to know a first date, and can also be a fun way to learn new facts about a longtime partner. (7 Steps on How to Save Your Relationship).

4. Watch a movie.

Thanks to apps like Teleparty, you can synchronize your next movie night. Choose a flick from Netflix, HBO, Hulu, or Disney+ and use the app’s chat feature to share your reactions. Don’t forget to give a snack haul to show off your go-to movie goodies (ahem, Sour Patch Watermelon) before you press play.

5. Play dinner-delivery roulette.

This potential partner already knows plenty about you, and you’d invite them over if you could. Instead, exchange addresses for a surprise takeout night that also helps support a local business.

Set a time for delivery, and schedule your favorite local dish to land on their doorstep. Watching them unbox and enjoy your favorite food—and you, theirs—is perfect whether you’re a plate-sharer or not.

6. Go to a live stream comedy show together. 

There are tons of fun comedy shows that are being live-streamed (because of, you know, these times) that you can enjoy together.

7. Surprise Dinner

Surprise dinners are one of the more unique long distance virtual date night ideas. Each half of the couple orders a surprise meal for the partner, with delivery timed to arrive at the start of the date. Then, the participants join a video call together, unwrap the food, and eat the meal together.

Be sure you know your partner’s food allergies and dietary preferences before ordering. Also, exchange addresses and make sure you know any special delivery instructions.

Note: This activity is for couples in long time relationships who already know each other’s addresses, as swapping home locations with strangers online may be unsafe!

8. Work out together.

The secret ingredient of a good virtual date? Endorphins. Get ‘em with your S.O.-turned-workout buddy and a heart-pumping online fitness class. Take on a 30-day push-up challenge or step up your burpee game with WH guide. Local gyms and fitness studios often offer livestream classes you can sign up for, too.

9. Take a long walk on a virtual beach.

Using Google Maps, you can revisit a favorite place you’ve been, your date’s old summer spot, or even give each other a tour of your childhood neighborhoods. You can even feast your eyes on global adventure by snorkeling from a resort in the Great Barrier Reef, visiting China’s terra cotta warriors, hiking through Yellowstone, or exploring the International Space Station.

10. Get in vacation mode 

Before your virtual date unwind; it should never feel like a work meeting. Giving yourself at least an hour buffer before your date to relax. Listen to music, call a friend, go for a walk or have a drink (just make sure it's not five drinks). "Put yourself in a different headspace… I call it vacation mode. Your date shouldn't feel like another work thing you have to do. So, do whatever it takes to put yourself in more of a playful mood,".

11. Plan a trip together.

Planning a future visit is one way to feel connected. Talking about the types of vacations you like can help you get to know your person better. Looking at Airbnbs or hotels together and planning what you want to do on vacation is actually so fun. Plus, you'll have something to look forward to when you're done.

12. Cooking Classes

Eating together is enjoyable, and cooking classes take remote dinner dates to the next level. Before your date, choose a meal to learn to make together. For instance, fresh pasta, curry, or sushi. Then, either sign up for a live virtual cooking class, or find an online recipe tutorial to follow. Before the date, each of you should grocery shop for ingredients and perform any necessary recipe prep. When the date arrives, meet up on Zoom and make your meal together. Once you master the dish, you can plan to make it again together when you finally meet in person.

13. Have a cocktail (or mocktail) night.

Whether you’re a sucker for an elaborate cocktail or are sober curious ATM, play bartender for the evening. Watch your partner mix up a concoction and get creative with your garnishes. Cheers!

14. Get wild.

Break out your favorite day-trip snacks, and load up a wildlife cam or virtual zoo tour. You can watch a baby bald eagle enjoy breakfast, or party with the polar bears at the San Diego Zoo. Looking to get wilder? Roam the woods with wolves in Minnesota or beat your chest among gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

15. Get to know each other ~deeper~ via Spotify.

Using Spotify’s Group Sessions feature, you can 1) Share your fave songs with your date as you’re listening to them or 2) Take your conversations way, way, way deeper by sending each other prompts like “Play a song that reminds you of me” or “Play a song that describes the type of love you’re seeking.”

16. Virtual Coffee Break

Virtual coffee breaks make great midday or lunch hour dates and are good for couples who work hectic or conflicting schedules. Simply schedule a time to meet online for a video call, and brew or buy a cup of coffee to sip while you chat. You can either buy a cup to go from a favorite cafe, or home brew a cup. You can also turn these occasions into coffee-tastings by trying a different blend together during every meetup.

To make the meetings extra special, you could even design mugs, cups, or coffee sleeves for each other to use during the calls. (7 Ways to Build Trust in a Relationship).

17. Play Truth or Dare.

Feeling brave? Since some juicy dares will be off the table thanks to long-distance, you’ll have to be extra creative with your prompts. You might start off with the sweet and sentimental questions, but don’t be surprised if the game takes a cheeky turn. You dare me to talk in my hottest accent? Oops, I think the connection is breaking up…(JK!)

18. Take a deep breath over meditation and tea.

Couples massages and yoga studios may be off-limits, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan a relaxing date. For a quick grounding exercise, you can walk through together anytime. Anna Murphy, an executive coach in Chicago, recommends a 5-4-3-2-1 check-in: List five things you see, four that you feel, three that you hear, two that you smell, and one that you taste.

19. Arrange a fancy virtual date night.

Make it an all-out black tie date night at home—because sometimes, being all dressed up with nowhere to go is a fun way to remind each other how good you look. If you’ve been staying home, use it as an excuse to put on some makeup, slip into your fave dress, and get your S.O. on video chat in their finest outfit.

Don’t forget to set the mood with a jazzy playlist, lots of lit candles, and a bottle of champagne. Then, order each other a ~surprise~ food delivery you can both eat together in front of the camera.

20. Virtual Museum Tours

You and your date can tour famous museums like the Louvre, the Smithsonian, and MoMA without leaving the house. Simply choose a museum and take a virtual tour. Different museums offer different styles of online tours. Some museums allow individuals or groups to book live guided Zoom tours with a guide, while others provide self guided tours via panoramic photos or virtual reality apps. You and your date can pick a method or museum, meet via video call, share screens, and explore exhibits together.

21. Send a care package—but make a game out of it.

There’s a cah-ute couples shopping challenge where each person buys items from the same list—think favorite snack, favorite color, or an item that reminds you of them. Set a budget, make your list, go shopping, and then exchange on Zoom, revealing one item at a time. After, pack up the goodies and send them out to your partner.

22. Play online games together.

If you like a little friendly competition, there are tons of two-player online games that you can play with your partner wherever you’re located. Cardzmania is a platform that offers tons of online card games, from gin rummy to Klondike. Or you can do a puzzle together virtually, chatting over Zoom as you choose what piece goes where. If your LDR is happening across two different time zones, Words With Friends lets you play your turn whenever you want and keep the game going on your own time.

23. Animal Cams

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