Best Apps for Having a Virtual First Date

You've set up a date and, maybe for the first time in your life, it won't be in person. You and a potential new romance may have chosen (or have been forced) to share a virtual date, but it doesn't mean you can't have a great time nonetheless. So many great apps gained popularity during the pandemic that there's now an array of activities to do with the person you're dating. Try a party app like Psych!, for instance. It's where you can chat over the video while also taking part in fun games that'll make you and your would-be partner happy. Quiz apps are also a popular choice in this space. Nothing gets the juices flowing more than besting someone with your general knowledge, and it could be a way of showing your date how clever you are! You've got the date set in your calendar, and now you've got the activities sorted. 

Naturally, one of the essential parts of most people’s idea of dating is food. Great food can make a date successful, while a poor meal can ruin a first impression. Even though your date will be virtual, why not add food into the mix? These days, there are takeaway apps that will let you and your date send food to one another, ensuring that you’re both sharing the same experience regardless of location. Maybe you want to whip something nice up yourself at home? Use a grocery delivery app to ensure that any ingredients you need are sent directly to your door. Maybe a gorgeous dessert is a key to finding love? Whatever you do, don’t fall into the trap of thinking that food is something that can only be shared during an in-person dining experience. 

Another essential aspect that shouldn’t be overlooked is showing your interest by sending a token gift. Dating gifts, particularly on a first date, don’t need to be extravagant but will give a brilliant impression of yourself to the person on the other end of the conversation. They can go both ways, regardless of gender, and it is a case of ‘it’s the thought that counts. If you know your date’s address, consider sending them flowers or a box of chocolates. Although it may seem a little presumptuous, you could purchase a couples’ experience for the two of you when you’re able to meet in person. This could take the form of a boat ride together or perhaps a spa afternoon. Whatever you choose, don’t fret. Your date will likely be thrilled that you’ve made such a lovely gesture.