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Virtual Date Night Ideas for Long-Distance Couples

Miles apart, still on a date. These ideas make video calls feel like real time together.

Updated · 12 ideas· 6 min read·

Quick answer

Good virtual dates: a synced watch party, cooking the same recipe on video, online games (chess, Codenames, trivia), a virtual museum tour, reading the same book, or ordering dinner to each other's door. Pick a regular time and treat it like an in-person date.

Idea 1

Watch party

Use a browser watch-party feature and video call.

Idea 2

Cook-along

Same recipe, same time, eat together on video.

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Idea 3

Order dinner for each other

Surprise them with a delivery.

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Idea 4

Online chess or games

Chess, Codenames Online, or a trivia app.

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Idea 5

Christmas trivia head-to-head

Each play a round of our trivia game and compare scores.

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Idea 6

Virtual museum tour

Many museums offer free online tours.

Idea 7

Book club for two

Read a chapter, then discuss.

Idea 8

Stargazing apart

Look at the same moon on a call.

Idea 9

Play a co-op video game

Many games support online co-op.

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Idea 10

Write and post letters

Old-fashioned and special.

Idea 11

Plan your next visit

Make an itinerary together.

Idea 12

Virtual wine tasting

Buy the same bottles and taste together.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you have a date night long distance?

Schedule a regular video call and do something together: cook the same meal, watch a film in sync or play an online game.

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