Keeping Love Alive in Lockdown

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Welcome to Romancing the Plague: Creative COVID Dating Ideas, the new hotspot for people searching for fun new ways to keep their relationship alive and well during an epidemic.

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Good, Old-Fashioned, Social Distancing

"Absence makes the heart grow fonder." 
Writing romantic letters, sending care packages, composing love poems, and pining intensely from hundreds of miles away... lovers in the old days certainly knew how to keep the flame alive despite separation. But they've got nothing on us!

Love in the Time of Corona

"Necessity is the mother of invention."
Some of us are just getting started, crushing on that certain someone from a distance; some are dating purely online, or in person with masks, or limiting it to the outdoors, and/or six feet apart. Some couples are quarantining under the same roof. But no matter our social distancing comfort level or relationship status, all of us face the frustrating challenges of trying to develop and grow our romantic relationships during a restrictive pandemic.

Keeping the Flame Alive During COVID

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..."
Don't worry! There are plenty of creative ways to fan that flame during COVID, and this blog is for all those who could use a little help coming up with ideas for dating during an epidemic. No matter what kind of activities you're looking for--romantic, sexy, cute, or just plain fun--you'll find it here! Romancing the Plague curates the best date activities, games, themes, and tips for a variety of relationship statuses and limitations with new ideas added regularly.

Come back soon and often for new ideas. And stay safe, lovers!


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