“Don't suggest a meal as a first date. Only suggest (and I'd also recommend, only accept invitations to) in-person activities that afford a quick and painless exit.”— David Fox, cosmopolitan.com
“We made a couple Tumblr blog where we would put up funny jokes, date ideas, and pictures of cute couples. We also did challenges where you had to answer random questions once a day. Not only was it a great way to get to know each other better, but getting a sweet note once a day was also a really gr…”— Kaila, seventeen.com
“Play an online game together. Watch a documentary on YouTube or Vimeo at the same time. Sing to each other on Skype while one of you plays the guitar. ‘Take a walk together’ outside while video-calling each other.”— Keay Nigel, lifehack.org
“Dancing. Not at the club — we mean real dancing. You can take a class, hit a salsa club, or go see live music that makes you want to groove.”— Lauren Valenti, marieclaire.com
“There’s nothing like some old-school arcade games to get you into a fun and competitive mood, in addition to taking off romantic pressure for the big day known as February 14. Who doesn’t like a good game of Ms. Pac-Man or Donkey Kong? Plus, with all the arcade bars around these days, you can up you…”— Natalia Lusinski, bustle.com
“Even if you don’t believe in psychics, it could be fun to go get your fortunes told together someplace — more like at a Venice Boardwalk psychic, not one that’ll cost hundreds of dollars and months on a waiting list.”— Natalia Lusinski, bustle.com