30+ Virtual Date Ideas to Keep Your Relationship Thriving, Even at a Distance

Let’s be clear that long-distance relationships need effort, but not being able to be together 24/7 doesn’t mean your relationship can’t be interesting. Spending time together in person is still important. However, if you’re creative and put in effort, you can keep the romance alive even when you’re far away.

While technology like FaceTime and Zoom helps, don’t forget about other ways to stay romantic. When you’re feeling bored or missing the excitement of a date with your partner, give these ideas a try to strengthen your bond. Here, we present a list of brilliant virtual date ideas that will keep your relationship strong, no matter how far apart you are!

30+ Virtual Date Ideas That Will Make You Feel Closer Than Ever Before

1. Cook The Same Meal

It’s necessary to decide on a recipe together before your date. Choose something simple if you’re both new to cooking, with fewer ingredients and easy-to-follow directions. Get a bottle of wine, raise some toast, and set up your dinner with candles. After cooking, enjoy your meal and chat about it with each other.

2. Have A Double Date

Having more people around can make things more fun, don’t you think? Spending an evening with your pals adds a sense of normalcy to the situation. Plus, it’s great if they understand what you’re going through with the distance.

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3. Work Out Together

The key to a great virtual date? Endorphins – joy! What an ideal virtual date! It combines the benefits of exercising together and the convenience and accessibility of online fitness classes. Become fit together as a healthy couple!

4. Watch A Movie

Even if you can’t cuddle up and watch Netflix together, you can still watch a movie at the same time from wherever you are. You don’t even have to share popcorn! For something different, share your favorite movies from your childhood, or you can go all out with a steamy movie for a romantic feeling.

5. Play An Online Game

Not big on gaming? No problem! You can still have a fun game night but with a modern twist. Platforms like Tabletop Simulator allow you to play your favorite real-life games online. You can engage in gaming sessions together, regardless of distance, if you have a gaming system like the Nintendo Switch.

6. Take A Virtual Museum Tour

Do you enjoy museums? I found a way for us to visit one together, even from a distance. Let’s take a virtual tour of your favorite museum, whether you’re interested in history, art, science, or a specific topic. This is perfect for days or nights when the weather outside is gloomy. Or else, stay cozy indoors and explore together without leaving your homes.

7. Wake Up (Or Go To Bed) Together

There’s no denying the comfort of starting or ending the day in each other’s arms. Start your day with a sweet wake-up call or end it by recapping everything over a call. It can feel really special to switch up the usual time you connect; if you’re a night owl, try a morning call, and vice versa.

8. Read A Romance Novel

If you enjoyed being read to as a child like I did, you know how comforting it can be. Now, imagine adding a touch of romance to that experience for a perfect long-distance date. Take turns reading chapters aloud to each other and watching as you both become immersed in the story.

9. Order Each Other’s Favorite Dishes

Showing you care can be as simple as knowing their favorite food. I suggest using a food delivery service to bring your partner’s favorite food to their door and see how surprised they are. If they’re far from home and missing a taste of their favorite treats, sending it to them is a thoughtful way to show how much you care.

10. Exchange Letters With Each Other

Before the internet, people used the postal service to express their love; you can still do that today! Get some paper with a pen and write a sincere letter to your loved one. You can even write them together during a call to make it a fun activity. Personally, spray your favorite scent on the paper before sending it off. It’ll feel like something out of a romantic movie!

11. Record Video Messages

If you and your partner are used to using your phones in bed early or late, you might not see each other at your best. Get dressed nicely, sit by a window or good lighting, and make sweet video messages for each other, like you’re on a reality TV show. It’s a fun date idea and a thoughtful gift, all in one.

12. Eat Dinner Together

Even if you can’t go to a fancy restaurant, you can still have a romantic dinner at home. Pour yourselves your favorite drinks, dress up a bit, and don’t forget to set the mood with candles and some nice music. Go out using cloth napkins and your best dishes to make it feel extra special.

13. Do Meditation Together

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the busyness of life, it might be nice to slow down and spend some quiet time together. Consider doing a meditation or yoga session with your partner. Or you can pick a meditation video to practice together in the morning. It can be a calming way to start your day and connect.

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14. Try Virtual Karaoke

Let’s face it: not everyone is a great singer, and that’s okay! The joy of karaoke often comes from the laughter and fun that ensues, regardless of singing ability. With virtual karaoke, you have access to a vast library of songs to choose from. You can explore different genres and eras, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

15. Browse Through Photo Albums

Looking at pictures helps us remember good times and feel comfortable. For couples far apart, a simple date idea is to look at photos online together. You can go through albums and talk about happy memories from the past. All you need is an internet connection and access to your photo collections!

16. Learn Something Together

Lots of couples enjoy the same things. If that’s true for you, why not try learning something new together? You could sign up for an art class, cooking class, or anything else that interests both of you. Trying out a new skill together can be enjoyable and strengthen your bond even further.

17. Gift Unboxing Activity

When you’re far away from each other, it’s nice to send surprises to show you care. For your upcoming virtual date, why not send each other gifts? Then, when you’re together online, you can open them up and share the excitement. It’s a fun way to feel close even when you’re apart.

18. Watch a Music Concert Together

If you both love music, here’s a great virtual date idea for you! Find a musician you both adore and attend their online concert together. It’s like having your private musical date, where you can enjoy the music and feel close to each other. And then you can discuss the show together. How wonderful it sounds!

19. Play Would You Rather

Whether you’re still getting to know your partner or you’ve been together for a while, here’s a fun game to play! Make a list of “Would you rather” questions ahead of time, then hop on a call with your partner and take turns asking each other the questions. It’s a great way to laugh and learn more about each other!

20. Play Truth or Dare

Playing Truth or Dare can help break the ice and make those initial moments less awkward, particularly on early dates. It encourages openness and honesty while also adding an element of fun. You can take turns asking questions or assigning dares via video call or even through a dedicated Truth or Dare app.

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21. Enjoy Wine Tasting Classes Together

If you both love wine, why not try wine tasting? Engaging in this activity allows you to have fun while exploring different types of wine and enhancing your understanding of them. Sign up for a wine-tasting class together and enjoy bonding over your love of wine. What a great way to have fun and learn something new with your partner!

22. Explore a Haunted House Online Together

Are you someone who enjoys watching scary films? If so, why not switch things up and explore a haunted house virtually with your partner? This activity is bound to evoke various feelings and is one of the top choices for a thrilling virtual date night experience for couples.

23. Do Household Chores Together

Contrary to popular belief, dating doesn’t have to revolve around wine, snacks, and movies. Instead, consider spending quality time together by tackling household chores. While you’re both busy, make time to chat with your partner over the phone and share how much you’ve missed each other.

24. Go Online Shopping

You don’t have to go to the mall to help your partner choose an outfit. You can do it online together during your virtual date! Just share your screen and browse websites together. You can suggest items for your date to try, like each person choosing one item under $20 for the other to buy. That’s great to bond and help each other out.

25. Exchange Virtual Date Boxes

Virtual date boxes are a trend where couples exchange boxes filled with different gifts from each other. These boxes usually contain meaningful items to the partner, like their favorite snacks and drinks, something in their favorite color, and things that remind you of them. It’s a fun way to connect and show appreciation for each other, even when you’re apart!

26. Have A Day of Pampering

Since meeting up in person might not be possible due to the long-distance situation, why not organize a spa day at home, even if you’re apart? Send your partner some relaxing treats like sheet masks, scented candles, or a massage gun. Then, you both can draw a bath in your own homes and relax together virtually over FaceTime. 

27. Watch Porn Together

It can be said that couples who watch adult videos together tend to stick together. While it’s nice to do it in the same bed, you can still enjoy some spicy content together from your homes. Choose a movie that excites you both, and prepare for some long-distance fun.

28. Stargaze Together

We’re all looking up at the same sky and gazing at the same stars, and that’s pretty romantic, right? Sit outside on your deck, call up your partner, and try to spot the constellations together. Even though you’re far apart, looking at the same stars can make you feel connected.

29. Learn A New Language

Do you know how to make fun of a long-distance relationship? That is speaking to each other in a “secret” language. Whether you create your own or decide to learn something alluring like French, working together to communicate in a new way brings you closer.

30. Have a Virtual Breakfast Date

Kickstart your day with a virtual breakfast date! After your morning workout, brew some coffee and have a nutritious meal together over a video call. Alternate suggesting breakfast recipes to try out, and then share your delicious results.

31. Have Fun with Horoscopes

Many couples find zodiac compatibility fascinating as they try to learn more about their relationship. What a fun idea to try during your online date! Take a zodiac compatibility test together, or read your weekly horoscope to see what’s ahead. It’s an enjoyable way to bond with your partner and learn something new together.

32. Make a Special Playlist

Here’s a simple idea for a long-distance date: make a playlist for your partner! Music brings people together, so fill it with her favorite songs and some romantic classics. Think of it as creating a virtual mixtape that will keep your lover feeling connected, even when you’re far away.

Final Thought, 

In our modern world, lots of couples live far apart. Amidst busy lives, it’s vital to prioritize relationships. Small gestures, like planning unique virtual dates, can brighten your partner’s day. From virtual fancy dinners to shared TV shows, every activity strengthens the bond. We hope you will have a wonderful virtual date idea to make your love thrive across distances!