7 ideas for virtual dating while social distancing, and how to strike up a romance during the pandemic

There are plenty of ways to strike up a romance while practicing social distancing.
Business Insider rounded up 7 virtual date ideas for connecting with your soon-to-be-sweetie.
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Practicing social distancing doesn't mean you have to put your dating life on hold. If you just started getting to know someone, or never got to schedule that first date, there's still hope.

There are still plenty of ways to strike up a romance with someone it just requires some creativity. Fortunately, during this era of self-isolation and quarantine, we are able to stay more connected than ever through tech. Whether it's a post on social media, a text message, or a video chat, we can keep in touch with the people we care about the most (or hope to further connect with), even if they're miles away.

So, if you and your special someone don't live near each other, there's no need to fear. Here are seven virtual date ideas.

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