Trend plans for couples in de-escalation (the one I gave you)

COVID continues to affect us, and the idea of ​​meeting up with that special someone and having drinks in the dim light of your favorite bar still seems far off. Those of us who are always looking for plans have had to reinvent ourselves, and here, as a compilation, are 6 trends to do with your partner or fling.

1. We have all become healthy.

Going for a run or a bike ride together has become that plan you swore you'd never do, but now seems like something out of a romantic comedy. A bike ride lets you show off your favorite spots, but be careful not to mention the parking lot where you lost your virginity or your exes' houses on the tour. If you choose to go for a run, pick the time carefully to avoid the sun and sweating buckets—not the sexiest thing for a first date.

2. The heyday of the afternoon scene

If your sport is more about raising a beer mug, then afternoon drinks are the perfect alternative. Any nice terrace where you can say, "I have the best view right in front of me," will be your ally in this case. And besides, if despite the abundance of heated patios, you're still feeling chilly, take advantage and grab some spring onions—the weather is always a good excuse.

3. Outdoor meals with social distancing

Another good thing about the new normal is that no one expects you to put much effort into choosing a restaurant if 'safety' is your priority. A 24-hour drive-thru, the hood of a car, and neon lights can have their charm if you choose the right spot. Another option: a blanket, a meadow, and takeout. One last recommendation: 'summer' cinemas, drive-in theaters, or open-air cinemas where you don't even have to make a point of conversation while you stuff yourself with popcorn.

4. Or homemade picnics

All those things you might have been embarrassed to suggest before are now perfectly acceptable: an afternoon of board games, video games, building a fort with cushions like when you were 10. Inviting someone over to make popcorn and lounge on the sofa has become a statement of intent, whereas before it was seen as a nerdy moment. And if you really want to impress, all the trendy restaurants deliver, so by stretching your budget you can enjoy a Michelin-starred dinner in your bathrobe and pajamas.

5. The latest social media trend

Google it, because every week someone comes up with a new, more original idea so you don't have to rack your brains: dinners in the dark, huge discounts at mega-hotels… A German supermarket, for example, is doing "singles shopping," where you wear a little heart when you enter and flirt while you shop. We're not entirely sure how the checkout will work… We imagine it'll be something like: "I'll take a kilo of chopped ham, and the person who was weighing the bananas will take it…"

6. The virtual date

If you have to see each other via webcam to share a chat, movie, or video sex, there are a number of basic tips you should follow if you want to have a second date or at least reach climax on the first one.

• Get dressed: This isn't like when you're working from home. Don't risk throwing your shirt over your pajama bottoms because they'll probably want to see you fully clothed at some point. So, you know, casual or informal, but fully clothed.A simple white shirt or t-shirt showing a bit of chest is enough to captivate anyone.

• Choose the right place: Choose your broadcast location carefully. Tables with crocheted tablecloths, a portrait of your grandmother Jacinta, or the flamenco dancer figurine from TV (yes, they still make them) aren't the best choice if you want to make a good impression. There will be time for more casual moments later. If nothing in your house is suitable, use beach-themed vinyl decals or background filters.

• Make sure you are alone: It's impossible to connect with your mother when she's talking behind your back in a flannel bathrobe and frying croquettes.

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Come on, don't let distance or a lack of ideas be an excuse. There are tons of plans and people eager to get involved. Go out there with your mask and hand sanitizer, but above all, with lots of love to give and share.

We do cool, right!

Siwon