Celebrating Valentine's Day In Lockdown
The pandemic hasn't been easy on everyone, including couples who are forced to spend long stretches of time apart, separated by physical distance due to lockdown measures. With MCO 2.0 further extended and only scheduled to end on 18 Feb, spending time in each other's arms will have to wait for now.
While you may not be able to spend this year's Valentine's with your significant other physically, this doesn't mean you can't have quality time together virtually, albeit being connected only by a phone or video call. From virtual cook-offs to a sip and paint session or a video call date over soju cocktails, we've come up with 12 fun virtual date ideas to help you add some excitement to your socially-distanced celebration with your Valentine this year!
12 Great Ideas For Virtual Dates
1. Plan A Virtual Dinner Date
We'll start off this list with an easy one - while you can't bring each other out for dinner this year, you can still plan a virtual dinner date from the comforts of your home. Add an element of fun and surprise by ordering meals for each other and get it delivered to each other's doorsteps in time for your virtual date! To make it feel more like an actual date, put in some effort to dress up for each other so you'll feel as if you're at a restaurant instead of eating at home in front of a screen.
Other ways to elevate your experience includes lighting some candles (for the extra ambiance and vibe!), putting on some nice music, and ending your meal with your favourite drink or dessert. Small touches and a bit of effort go a long way in these unprecedented times - you can always have fun together even if you're spending time apart, as long as you want to!
2. Have A Fun Cook-Off
If you'd prefer to cook your own meal instead of ordering food delivery this Valentine's Day, you can decide on a recipe you'd both like to try making (and both love to eat!) and attempt to cook it "together" by hopping on a video call.
For couples with a competitive side (or fans of Masterchef), you can even make this into a challenge and see who can cook their meal better or quicker! Watch each other scramble about the kitchen, and sit down to enjoy your meal together once you guys are done with the cooking.
3. Unbox Surprise Gifts Together
Play Secret Santa - the Valentine's Day version. While gifts are cliche, it's still nice to show your loved ones some extra love on this special day. Get each other gifts and unbox them together virtually over a video call to check out each other's expressions.
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If you're still contemplating over what to get your significant other this Valentine's Day, we've got a few options available for booking on Klook - perfect even if you need to get something last minute! For more inspiration, check out our gift guide with a list of 14 unique and meaningful gift ideas - get your partner something nice while supporting small local businesses at the same time.
4. Plan An Upcoming Trip Together
They say couples who travel together, stay together. While travelling is still out of the question right now, it's still lots of fun to plan an upcoming adventure together, may it be a weekend staycation once the interstate travel ban gets lifted, a glamping trip to reconnect with nature, or your dream trip to Japan next year.
Planning an upcoming trip makes it easier to get through these tough times and look forward to exploring new places together. Talk about your dream destinations, your ideal holiday, the types of food you'd like to eat, and the local cultures you'd love to immerse yourself into. Hopefully these lighthearted conversations will lift your spirits and help you tide through these times apart!
Check out these staycation spots around Malaysia that are great for couple getaways:
5. Fall In Love (again) With 36 Questions
Have you heard of "The 36 Questions That Lead To Love"? Psychologist Arthur Aron explored whether intimacy between two people can be accelerated by asking each other a specific series of personal questions. In fact, he actually managed to make a pair of total strangers 'fall in love' in his laboratory simply by asking each other a list of 36 questions. This couple got married just six months later!
For couples who feel like getting to know each other more, try going through this list of 36 questions with your significant other on this special day. The questions range from getting to know what constitutes a perfect day for your partner to finding out what's the one item they would save from their house should it start to catch fire. We promise you'll feel more connected to each other once you go through the entire list.
6. Build A Wishlist Of Fun Future Dates
While you're unable to go on real dates for now, it doesn't hurt to plan some fun ones to look forward to. Similar to planning your next vacation together, start building an "ideal date" list with your partner so you can build anticipation for when you'll get to reunite again.
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From visiting the new cafe you've wanted to check out before MCO happened to treating yourselves to an omakase experience, riding roller coasters at the theme park or trying out pottery together, once you start planning things, you'll have a go-to list of fantastic date ideas once things you guys can go out again! Make sure you write down your wishlist so you can always refer to it easily the next time you run out of fun things to do together.
7. Sip And Paint At Home
For the artsy couples who want to do a more hands-on activity, how about bonding over a glass of wine and some paintbrushes? Art & Bonding is an art studio in Desa Sri Hartamas where you can create art and unleash your inner Picasso with a paintbrush in one hand and a glass of wine in another. While you can't head over for an art jam now, you can order a Home Bonding Art Kit on Klook that can be delivered to your doorstep in time for a virtual art date!
These sets are perfect for even those with zero artistic skills or no painting experience, and are available in 7 different designs - you can paint a galaxy, a sunflower, or a canvas full of cherry blossoms, it's totally up to you. Each kit comes with all the equipment you need including disposable aprons, paintbrushes, the canvas, a full set of acrylic paint, and an online tutorial! Enjoy free delivery within Klang Valley or add on a flat fee of RM10 for delivery to areas outside of Klang Valley.
8. Build A Terrarium Together (For Each Other)
Here's another fun hands-on activity that's perfect even for virtual dates. Practice your green thumbs and have a fun and de-stressing time over a video call as you put together your own unique miniature forest with a dreamy Forest In A Bottle DIY Terrarium Kit that can be delivered to your doorstep. These miniature forests make beautiful decorative plants that will add some nice green to your desk, room, or home, and you can gift the one you made to each other once you get to meet up again!
The DIY kits come with literally everything you need - tweezers, water spray, pebbles, decorative stones, as well as a digital guide book and video. We've personally tried this out ourselves, and it's truly so much fun. Book yours from RM120 (inclusive of delivery fee!) on Klook and get it sent to your home(s) in time for Valentine's Day! We've even got a CNY-themed Tangerine Forest Kit that's absolutely adorable and comes with lovely pouches that are perfect for the festive season.
9. Unwind With A Virtual Cocktail Date
Miss hanging out and having conversations over a nice drink with your significant other? Unwind with inventive bottled cocktails from Jann to end your day on a high note. Jann's Six Senses Flight cocktail set is the perfect gift if your partner enjoys cocktails, these sets come with 6 inventive bottled craft cocktails that are ready-to-drink and will catch him or her by surprise.
From a bittersweet concoction of vodka, whiskey, and coffee to a sweet sangria-like brew with vodka, red wine, rose syrup, and orange juice, this range of cocktails will be perfect for virtual dates at night!
10. Or Make Your Own Drinks!
Too cheapskate to buy expensive drinks? Make your own ones together instead! Play bartender over a video call and put together your own special concoction to be enjoyed together on this special day. From soju cocktails to strawberry matcha or the good old dalgona coffee, we've got tons of fun and easy recipes whether you like it refreshing or boozy.
11. Netflix Party
There's nothing like the cosy feeling when you snuggle up to each other on the couch and catch-up on your favourite Netflix series together. While you can't do it physically this Valentine's Day, you can always watch it together even with the distance in between. Pick your favourite movie or TV show and have a virtual movie date together with the 'Netflix Party' Chrome extension that allows you to sync your Netflix viewing and chat on the side.
Netflix Party has become very popular amongst long-distance couples and those divided by physical distance due to the pandemic, and while it only supports text chat for now, you can always have each other on the phone at the side so you can watch and hear each other laugh or talk at the same time.
12. Online Gaming Session
If you and your partner love playing games together, it's time to plan a game night this Valentine's Day! Challenge your partner to epic virtual battles and have a fun and casual time together. Check out our list of 15 best free multiplayer online games for you to choose from. If you're not a fan of online games, how about having a fun Truth or Drink session, or attempting some compatibility tests? These fun activities will definitely give you guys a laugh and allow you the chance to get to know each other on a deeper level.
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