Romancing the Plague: Creative COVID Dating Ideas

Jamie knew there was something special about Jade even before Jamie found out that they shared the same sense of humor and values and were interested in similar shows. Something about Jade’s eyes in their photos made Jamie want to see where this might go. But COVID. While some people they knew had received the vaccine, Jamie and Jade were not eligible yet. But Jamie had read about some fun, creative ideas for “dates” that could be done from a distance, so after getting to know Jade over zoom, text, and phone calls, Jamie took the plunge and decided to send them a little surprise to let them know they were enjoying their time together-apart. Jade was so thrilled that Jamie had been thinking of them and taken the time to do a little something special, that they reciprocated with their own creative surprise. As Jamie and Jade continued their casual surprises to one another, they became aware of their growing mutual fondness. One day Jade suggested that they try meeting in real life...

The Fantasy Date Have you ever seen some ideal romantic getaway advertised online and imagined you could drop everything to go explore someplace exotic or breathtaking with your favorite person? Turn that fantasy into your virtual Valentine’s Day! Planning ahead Give each other a little fun homework. Much of the fantasy date will involve sharing your…fantasies! Imagine a fantasy destination, anywhere in the world, where you would take your date if money and reality were no objects. Then go from there. Plan your chosen date around your destination, choosing a restaurant, the food from the menu, taking a romantic walk through some special special attraction that you would die to see…  If you like going the extra mile, consider making an invitation to formally invite your special someone to join you in your fantasy. Send the invitation snail mail or make an email or free, private website/video with all the links, descriptions, etc. Make your fantasy as detailed as you want and collect...

Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours! During the pandemic, keep your romance alive through the element of surprise. These fun ideas will have your COVID crush thinking about you long after the delivery. Whether you're long-distance or online dating, keeping it six feet apart or staying at home together, these surprise exchanges are sure to warm the heart. What's your social distancing status? We've got something for everyone! Going the Distance Ideas and tips for reaching out to “touch someone” even if you are miles apart. Door Dash Exchange Can't meet in person but longing for a restaurant date? Surprise each other by each choosing a meal for the other and have them sent at the same time. You can watch each other's reactions to your choices as you dine together on Zoom. Escargot Mail (Fancy snail mail) Imagine how refreshing it would be for your crush to receive a surprise in their mailbox. Junk mail is the pits, but what if there were a special delivery from y...

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. 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 r...