10 Zoom Date Ideas To Spark The Long Distance Relationship

                                         By Vaishnavi Srivastava

The last thing we wish for in a relationship is distance. But this lockdown has been extremely brutal and has brought many unpredictable twists and turns in a lot of relationships. Long-distance is one of them. When you’re in a relationship and are always around each other, the sense of togetherness is the thing that keeps you sane. Due to the lockdown, there are many couples who had to move back to their towns and get into a long-distance relationship. 

Gone are the days when you had to wait for days to see your romantic partner. With the effective use of technology and the internet, there is no stopping or limit to talking to your partner any time or every time. Phone calls, video calls, etc., play a major role in keeping up that fun and excitement in a relationship. 

Virtual dates are a thing now and are gaining a lot of popularity in recent times. So, we are here with 10 zoom date ideas for you to spark the long-distance relationship and keep you close to your love. 

Zoom Date Ideas

1. Binge watch with bae

Distance is nothing if you are totally invested in the person you love. Although there’s no denying that usual video calls can get boring and taxing at a point. But, you can turn your zoom calls into fun binge sessions with your bae! Who doesn’t binge on any series on Netflix, right? And if you plan it out together, it’s a cherry on the cake! 

Take the lead and make binge-watch plans with your partner to keep the fun going. 

2. Double date with friends 

Catching up with your friends who are seeing each other is always fun, isn’t it? So why not do it on zoom calls too! Invite your friends who are also in a long-distance relationship and have a fun casual chit-chat session. Also, do not forget to spice it up with some gossip and games. 

3. Online games to the rescue

Want to enjoy some leisure time with your partner over zoom calls? Online games are the best way to make the most out of your time together. There are plenty of games such as charades, wordplay, etc. that you can always play with your partner and have fun! 

4. Read together

Decide on one novel that’s close to your and your partner’s heart and binge-read it together. You can plan this date anytime you want and can always get that feeling of togetherness even after being miles away. 

5. Casual catching up

You do not have to be all fancy every time with your partner. Remember the time when you used to sit on the balcony with a cup of tea and talk about life? This is exactly what you need to do once in a while to ensure that the connection between you and your partner is growing. Sit with a cup of tea or coffee and just have a conversation about how your day went, plan your future together, and just let the convo go on. 

6. Brunch date

Miss going on brunch dates with your love? No need to worry! You can still plan a virtual zoom brunch date with your boy or girl and keep the fun going. Decide a dish that you both can cook, get ready and don a cute outfit, and enjoy the date. 

7. Movie date

The lockdown and the distance should not stop you from watching a movie together! Decide on a movie and watch it together on a zoom call and it will not restrain you from laughing, discussing, or crying with your partner in between.  

8. Play pictionary

Can you guess what they draw? Or can they guess what you were hinting to? Get to know how good you and your partner are at sketching and guessing! This is a super fun game to play with your partner to brighten up your day and bring in some excitement. 

9. Dance night

Who doesn’t love dancing their heart out in PJs with their partners right? So go ahead, get your playlist ready, turn on some funky disco lights and get comfortable in your pajamas. Get on a video call and play the music to dance your heart out with your partner. 

10. Romantic dinner date

Do not let distance affect romance at all! Go all out there and wear the prettiest outfit, slap on some makeup, and get ready for a virtual zoom dinner date with the one you love. Have your favourite dish together with some wine and spice things up as per your choice! Do not shy away from being a bit naughty because hey, someone has to make the first move right! 

So, these are the 10 Zoom date ideas for you to take inspiration from, and do not let boredom sink in your relationship. Always remember that Long Distance Relationships can be a bit tricky and taxing but it’s not at all difficult if you’re with the right person. 

Do not let distance affect the love, connection, and romance in your relationship. Try out these fun zoom date ideas with your long-distance partner and let us know how they work for you!  

FAQs

What are the best virtual date ideas?

Ans. You could spice things up by either playing games over a virtual call or set up a super romantic dinner date by ordering your favourite foods & adding some candles or fairy lights for decor around your table. You could even dance the night away or binge watch your favourite series or movies over a virtual call with your partner.