Valentine’s Day is a special time to celebrate love and connection with the ones we care about. This year, however, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, we may not be able to celebrate the day in the usual way. Despite the challenges posed by social distancing, there are still plenty of creative ways to make the day special, even if we can’t meet up with our loved ones in person.
From romantic video calls to heartfelt gifts and surprise deliveries, there are plenty of ways to show your affection and make Valentine’s Day 2021 a day to remember. With a bit of imagination and ingenuity, you can still make the day special and show your significant other that you care, even if you can’t be together in person.
1. Overview of the current situation
The current outbreak of coronavirus started in Saudi Arabia in June 2018. By January 2019, there were confirmed cases in 18 countries, with a growing number of cases reported in Europe and the Americas. Due to the highly infectious nature of the virus, we have had to implement social distancing measures in many of these impacted regions. This means that we have had to close schools, workplaces, and other public spaces.
It also means that we have had to put restrictions on public gatherings of all types, including social and sporting events, concerts, musical performances, plays, and, of course, romantic and sexual activities. As such, Valentine’s Day, which is a day that is traditionally focused on romance and sexual connection, is likely to be even more difficult to celebrate than usual, since it is likely that many people are single or less likely to be in a relationship.
2. Romantic video calls and virtual dates
One option for celebrating Valentine’s Day is to video call or video chat with your loved one. You can make these video calls even more romantic by setting up an indoor background with red curtains, candles, and other Valentine’s Day decorations. You could also use the opportunity to take “virtual dates”,
where you make plans to do fun activities together online, such as playing online games or taking online quizzes together. Another option for a romantic video call is to watch videos together. This could be a romantic movie or a TV show that the two of you enjoy.
Another option would be to watch videos created by your loved one that express his or her feelings for you. You could also choose to watch educational videos together, such as a documentary or inspirational talk.
3. Creative gifts and surprise deliveries
If you want to give gifts on Valentine’s Day, you can still do so, but you will need to make sure they are clean and do not come into contact with your bodily fluids. You can do this by wrapping the gift in plastic, either by putting it in a plastic bag or putting it in a plastic gift box. You can also put the gift in a cardboard box and wrap it in plastic cling wrap. You can then seal it with tape. You can also put the gift in a clean cardboard box and wrap it in paper that can be thrown away after the gift has been given.
Another option is to give gifts that don’t need to come into contact with your bodily fluids at all. You could give gift cards, for example. You could also give gifts that don’t need to be touched at all, such as online gift cards, music playlists, or online classes. You could also give “experience gifts”, such as tickets to events or social gatherings. One last option is to give “novelty gifts”. This could be anything from a novelty gift card to a funny T-shirt or novelty item. You can also surprise your loved one with a delivery, such as a gift basket or special treats.
You could also order takeout and have it delivered to your loved one. You could also order a special meal from a restaurant and have it delivered to your loved one. You could also hire a housekeeper to clean your loved one’s home or hire a masseuse or therapist to give your loved one a special treatment. You could also hire a gift card for a special service, such as a car wash or grocery delivery.
4. DIY Valentine’s Day activities
If you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day but you don’t have the opportunity to give your loved one a gift or deliver something special, you can still celebrate and connect with them by doing a DIY Valentine’s Day activity together. One option is to create a Valentine’s Day card together. You could also create a “dream board” together, where you and your loved one each create a collage of things you would like to achieve in the future, such as places you would like to visit or a career you’d like to pursue.
You could also create a “dream board” of things you would like to do in the future together, such as travelling to different countries or having a special celebration. Another option is to create a “dream board” of things you would like to achieve or do together as a couple.
5. Special Valentine’s Day meals
If you’re in a position where you can cook a meal, you can still honor the spirit of Valentine’s Day by putting extra care and attention into the meal you prepare. You can still cook a special meal for your loved one, but you may want to avoid coming into contact with your bodily fluids as you do so. You can do this by wearing gloves when you are handling food.
You can also wear a face mask or put a face shield on, since you may be splattering food as you cook. You can also use clean dishes and cookware, such as pots and pans, special cookware designed to be sterilized by boiling, or a clean, disposable cooking sheet. You can also use clean utensils to serve your food, such as clean spoons and knives.
6. Online entertainment
If you want to spend some of Valentine’s Day online, there are plenty of ways to celebrate online and still avoid coming into contact with your bodily fluids. You could, for example, watch a special video together, such as a promotional video for a favorite TV show or a music video for a song you both like. You could also watch a video created by your loved one that expresses his or her feelings for you.
You could also play a game together online, such as a puzzle game or word game. You could also play a virtual reality game or virtual reality experience together, such as an adventure game or a mystery experience. You could also play a role-playing game, such as an interactive fantasy adventure or a special sci-fi experience.
7. Romantic movies and shows
You could also watch romantic movies or romantic TV shows together online. You could also choose to watch special documentaries or inspirational talks. You could watch a series of videos that are designed to help you connect and understand each other better as a couple, such as a series of videos related to a theme that you both find interesting.
You could also watch a series of videos designed to help you connect, such as a series of videos about a topic you both find interesting, such as a hobby or a special interest you share.
8. Creative cards and love letters
If you can’t give your loved one a gift or bring them a special treat, you can still show your love and appreciation for them by writing a love letter or creating a special card. You could also create a “dream board” together with your loved one.
Conclusion
Valentine’s Day is a special time for couples to show their love for each other and for families to show their love for each other. Despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate the day, even if we can’t meet up with our loved ones in person.
From romantic video calls to special cards and love letters, there are plenty of ways to show your affection and make Valentine’s Day 2021 a day to remember. With a bit of imagination and ingenuity, you can still make the day special and show your loved ones that you care, even if you can’t be together in person.
