Who says you can’t share the love over Zoom?
Nothing can stop you and your partner from having the most romantic Valentine's Day. You may live far apart, but you've become pros at planning virtual dates, complete with candles, fun games, and flirty looks. These virtual Valentine's Day ideas will sweeten up your online hangout for the most intimate day of the year.
On Valentine's Day, you and your partner might usually exchange gifts on your living room floor and eat chocolate while watching a rom-com. You may enjoy a candlelit dinner at your favorite restaurant or whipping up a delicious pasta dinner at home. Unfortunately, the two of you can’t be together this year for whatever reason. The good news is that there are more online Valentine’s Day experiences than ever, so you can pick from plenty of fun and romantic opportunities to spend the day together. Well, apart, yet together.
You're all about a romantic and simple night at home, which is why all you really need is your laptop, lots of love, and these virtual Valentine's Day ideas to enjoy with your SO. These activities are easy to put together and will add just the right amount of sweetness to your long-distance date.
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Arrange Two Bouquets Of Flowers
On Valentine's Day, your SO may traditionally give you a bouquet of your favorite flowers. This year, go online and send each other some flowers and a vase. Then, during your FaceTime date, arrange the flowers you picked out for each other. This activity will be heartfelt and something you can enjoy in the days to follow. You can order the flowers from UrbanStems or plants from The Sill.
Send Each Other A Sweet Treat
Just because you’re far apart, that doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy a sweet treat together on V-Day. You can each put in an order at Bake Me A Wish, a national cake company that can send a personalized cake to anywhere in the US. Choose a fun and flirty message and your partner’s favorite flavors. You can eat your cakes together over Zoom while reminiscing on all the good times you’ve had together.
Play A Game Of Intimate Questions
Valentine's Day is a great time to have a deep conversation with your partner. Let's Get Deep ($20, Target) kicks off the convo so you don't have to. This game moves from easy to deep questions. As you work your way into the more intimate subjects, you might discover some hilariously embarrassing things about each other.
Design A Relationship Scrapbook
Over the course of your relationship, you and your partner have made a ton of amazing memories. Document them by designing scrapbooks during your virtual date. Have your SO print out pictures of your favorite dates, and you can print out photos of holidays and special moments. Use colored paper and fun pens to put the scrapbooks together, and share some laughs.
Have A TV Show-Inspired Photo Session
Despite being apart, you and your SO always watch TV shows together, including Schitt's Creek and Bridgerton. During your virtual date, channel a couple from your favorite TV show and have a virtual photo session. Get dressed up in outfits that Alexis and Ted or Daphne and Simon would wear, and then take photos that you can piece together to recreate a romantic scene.
Play Your Favorite Video Games
Your favorite video games are ready for you and your SO to play on Valentine's Day. So, grab your controller and turn on your gaming system before FaceTiming your partner. You can play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe ($60, Best Buy) for a nostalgia-filled date if you have a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite.
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