These are challenging times; not only for the officegoers who now have to work from home, even for small children or young students who are cooped-up and are fighting against boredom and lethargy to carry on their daily activities.
Similarly, these are also testing times for lovers who are spending days apart without meeting each other and connected only through their phones and laptops.
Yes, the Coronavirus lockdown has taught us to learn new ways, work around hurdles and emerge a winner. So for the lovestruck couples, going virtual is the smart way to date their loved one, isn’t it? But then again, the virtual world can be cruel too–from bad network connection to camera shyness, expressing your love and desire with the help of a device isn’t easy. But we are here to your rescue with these tips to perfect a virtual date when you are under house arrest during the lockdown. Get, set and start the camera!
Always dress up like you are going on a real date
Who would dress up for a virtual date? We can totally understand your reluctance to dress up for a virtual date, after all it’s not like you are meeting your partner in the real world, right? Dressing up for a virtual date implies more than just looking pretty or presentable (although it’s really important to look presentable); it also implies that you have put on efforts and were really looking forward to the virtual date. So don’t hesitate to pick your favourite red lipstick or that t-shirt you love the most.
Be expressive and speak about your emotions A lot of people find digital dating with a partner a little daunting because they are not very comfortable in front of a camera. The trick here is to ignore how you are looking on screen, rather focus on your partner and open up like you would when you meet him or her physically. Talk about how your day went and what all you have been doing at home during the lockdown. Tell him how much you are missing him and share your fears and apprehension. It is normal to feel stressed and depressed during such a time as this; and when you talk with a partner, it not only brings both of you closer but can be therapeutic as well.
Do an activity together
Another way to add fun to your digital date is to do an activity together like you would do when you are on a real date. Imagine, going out on a movie night with your partner. You can still do the same. All you need to do is select the same movie, share the screen and watch it while still on a digital date with your partner. You can pause and discuss the scenes with each other. If you love cooking, why not set the date in your kitchen and talk to your partner while you cook his or her favourite dish.
How about a double date?
Don’t be surprised at this idea of having an online double date. If another couple, who happens to be your friend, too is planning for a digital date, you can go on a double date. Yes, there are apps and social media platforms where you can have conference video calls with multiple people. So, you and your friend along with your respective partners can have a fun-filled double date online.
