The quarantine has tested a lot of relationships, especially couples who have had to go months without seeing each other face to face. Some couples continue to go long-distance, even today, especially if they live with people highly vulnerable to COVID-19 or it’s logistically hard to meet up with their SO since they live in another city. It’s important to spend time with one another—even if it’s just in silence—so having to spend long periods of time away from each other can take a toll. Luckily, with the help of technology, there are a lot of long-distance date ideas that you can try to still get that quality time with your partner.

1. Play two-player games together.

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New video up on @gabbi ‘s YouTube channel!!! We talk about what we learned from each other while being apart for more than 2 months during the quarantine period. 😊

A post shared by Khalil Ramos (@khalilramos) on Jun 10, 2020 at 10:59pm PDT

If you and your boo prefer low-key bonding moments, like Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos, there are a lot of online two-player mobile games you can play while staying long-distance. Why not test your vocabulary and strategy with Words With Friends? Facebook also has a lot of free options to choose from. It’s all a matter of finding one that suits both your tastes.

2. Netflix… and Skype!

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Ironically, my favorite date nights with @jonikoro are the ones we spend at home. It’s so easy to spice things up by just setting up the mood and taking it up a notch. For our pre-Valentine’s day dinner date, everything started all sweet but ended real spicy once my sister’s famous @ilovesanmarino Chili Corned Tuna patty was out. Rich in omega-3 so it’s good for the heart but maybe not so much for our relationship. 😂 SWIPE TO SEE HOW WE WENT FROM INSTAGRAM VS. REALITY REAL QUICK!

A post shared by Camille Co – Koro (@itscamilleco) on Feb 5, 2020 at 8:00pm PST

While some movie theaters have already reopened, it’s still best to stay at home unless it’s for essentials. Instead of movie dates at the cinema, a long-distance date idea couples can try are watching Netflix shows and movies. You can share your screens, pop some popcorn, and get in your cosiest clothes (like Camille Co and Joni Koro) for a chill movie night at home.

3. Exchange or try out new recipes.

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Thank you Mrs. Guidicelli for everything. First birthday with you as your husband and I will forever cherish every single day with you. These days has reminded me of how precious life really is. Family, friends, loved ones and everyone out there, thank you very much for the greetings! God bless us all. Stay safe everyone.

A post shared by Matteo Guidicelli (@matteog) on Mar 26, 2020 at 6:30am PDT

Are you and your SO foodies like Matteo Guidicelli and Sarah Geronimo? Then maybe it’s time to start your own couples recipe book. You can try cooking the same recipe or switch between making a main dish and your partner handles the dessert. Just remember to make an extra serving so you can send it over to them to try it too. Then, compare notes of your fave dishes or other recipes you’d like to try.

4. Keep up with your fitness goals through virtual workouts.

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Played really well today. Thanks to my inspiration! #Awooooooo

A post shared by Derek Ramsay (@ramsayderek07) on Oct 7, 2020 at 10:01pm PDT

For the couple that likes to stay fit together, like Belo couple Derek Ramsay and Andrea Torres, why not keep each other accountable for your individual fitness goals? Be each other’s #fitspiration and exercise coach by turning your video calls into workout sessions. If you don’t want to go back to exercising in the gym, then it’s best to stick to at-home workouts to stay in shape. Just follow along with a YouTube fitness guru and make it a daily thing.

5. Treat yourselves to fancy online dinner dates.

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This is what welcomed me in my HQ today ☺️ Even if I own a flower shop, I still get excited and happy whenever I receive flowers but this one is extra special because it’s from Dong— “Mi Amor”. Thank you for the beautiful flowers and sweet letter mahal ko. Thanks to everyone who ordered Flora Vida too for their loved ones. Happy Valentine’s day! 😘

A post shared by Marian Rivera Gracia Dantes 🇵🇭 (@marianrivera) on Feb 13, 2020 at 7:07pm PST

Why not take your dinner dates online? Order from your fave restaurant, set up a romantic dinner setting including your laptop, and dress up in your best date outfit. Then, spend the night sharing everything that’s keeping you busy lately and cap it off with some sweet dessert. To make it extra special, send your girl a beautiful bouquet like Dingdong Dantes often does for Marian Rivera.

Remember, just because we’re social distancing, doesn’t mean we have to be emotionally disconnected. What matters is that you and your SO both make the effort to further strengthen your relationship despite these trying times.