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Five Social-Distancing Date Ideas
You can still enjoy each other’s company, even from afar
“Social Distancing” is the way of the world and we are all adjusting to a new “normal,” however temporary we want and hope for it to be. The uncertainty is anxiety-inducing, to say the least, but the longer this lasts, the more we have to alter the ways we approach all aspects of our lives. Face it — there’s a good chance we may never go back to the way things were, so it’s a good idea to begin preparing for the permanence of these changes.
As a love, sex, and relationships columnist, I’m constantly thinking about how I can help people live their best lives and improve their relationships. This pandemic has definitely changed how I approach content, and I’m doing my part to offer assistance to folks as best I can. I admit it’s taken a toll on me, but like so many of you, I’m doing my best to keep moving forward and doing what I love to do.
I have written about what we can learn from people in long-distance relationships and ways to manage the stress of quarantine on your relationship, and I’m thinking about all of the folks who just began dating someone amazing or who are in relationships with people they don’t live with. It’s hard to stay focused on keeping your relationship going forward when we aren’t sure where the world is headed. With that in mind, I wanted to make more specific date idea recommendations for those struggling to come up with something.
Go to a virtual concert
Since so many venues have shut down, it’s impossible for most musicians to perform for crowds and make a living. Many have adapted to the changes and have pivoted to providing virtual concerts via Instagram Live and Facebook Live. These concerts have a more intimate feel and we have been able to bring their live sets into our homes. Artists like Erykah Badu, Kindred The Family Soul, Big Daddy Kane, and Teddy Riley have been streaming concerts on their respective platforms. Some are doing…
