It’s a great time to be single right nowing out of the pandemic, online date ideas are booming and people are getting real about what they want and wearing their hearts on their sleeves.

There’s less pressure now too. Instead of trying to plan a casual-but-effortlessly-cool first date, we’re letting our hair down and having real conversations on our couches. This natural, more stripped-down approach got us out of our heads, into our slippers, and into the moment.

Quick “get-to-know-you” video chats have become the new normal. Online dates are great if you’re feeling nervous or aren’t sure what to say. Whether you’re single or in a long-term relationship, virtual dating is here to stay. Fancy giving this a try yourself? Check out these fun online date ideas on your next meetup. Don’t worry, none of them will give you the dreaded Zoom fatigue!

5 Online Date Ideas You’ll Be Excited About

Activity dates are great because they help eliminate awkward silences. If you’ve got nothing to say (or aren’t having a great time), you can always bring it back to the task at hand. Art classes especially are a great way to get to know another side of someone.

You can find virtual art classes for everything from drawing and painting to ceramics and photography. Introduce your date to your favorite medium or go outside your comfort zone and try something completely new. Bonus points if you exchange masterpieces when the date ends.