If sitting down for yet another date on Zoom for Valentine’s Day sounds about as romantic as the virtual meeting you had for work today, it’s time to spice things up. According to psychologist Honey Langcaster-James, couples could benefit from including some fun activities into their dates instead of just chit-chatting the night away. And no worries if you’re lacking in inspiration, here are some ideas to try:
Build Together. Cooperating on a task can increase the bond between you and your boo. Which is exactly what you should tell them when you ship a Lego set to them for Valentine’s Day and reveal you have a matching one on your end of the Zoom call.
Practice eye-gazing No, we're not talking a staring contest.....Try doing something that makes you look dreamily into your boo's eyes. Sit opposite each other and just starting looking into their eyes. And it's okay if you can't keep a straight face.....you'll get a boost of endorphins and that will make you both feel good. The love experts say that looking into each other’s eyes leads to increased feelings of attraction and intimacy.
Spend a day in each other’s shoes. Try to spend your Valentine’s Day before your date living as your partner does. Ask them for a couple of their daily tasks or habits and give them a try. Swapping roles will build emotional empathy and cooperation between you two and get you tons of likes online when you document the process.
Eat your memories. Make up a very special menu for Valentine’s that will transport you back to important times in your relationships. Order takeout from the restaurant you had your first kiss outside of or make the dessert you ate together that one time until you couldn’t move. If you’re a new couple, another spin on this idea is to make up a menu of your own personal memories for your boo to try and let them know what memories you have attached to each bite.