Valentine’s Day: How to be together, even when you can’t be together

Good ol’ Valentine’s Day.

A day marked by roses and the celebration of love.

A day to express how you feel more than any above.

Some people love it, they even propose.

Others despise it… You know how it goes.

While I can’t change your feelings towards this particular day.

I thought I’d offer advice. Use it if you may.

It’s for couples apart, and for couples together.

It’s for single people too. Or people under the weather.

I’ll give you a hint because I don’t want to be misleading.

It’s about Webex! I hope you’ll keep reading.

Virtual Valentine’s ideas

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we wanted to compile and share a few virtual Valentine’s ideas for any situation you are in this year. Use video conferencing to plan a date, or a get-together with friends!

For a first date

If you’re in this boat, props to you! A first date on Valentine’s could feel like a lot of pressure (maybe not, considering who you are). Take the pressure off a bit, and consider a virtual first date!

Idea: Choose a restaurant with your date and then order food from that place. You’ll be experiencing a meal from the same restaurant together. You could even turn on the same playlist and dress up like you normally would when meeting someone for the first time. Who knows, this Valentine’s day could be the start of your forever love.

For the couple that can’t be together

Are you long distance and can’t be with your significant other on Valentine’s Day? Here are a couple ideas to keep the romance alive on this special day.

Idea 1: Order a special box of chocolate for both yourself and for your significant other. Sign on to Webex and have a chocolate tasting together.

Idea 2: After a dinner, choose the same movie and have a Teleparty. Netflix has created a new way to watch TV/movies with others, from your own home. Teleparty synchronizes your video playback so you can watch the same movie at the exact same time.

For those that want to double date

One double date idea that you can do from the comfort of your own home is a cocktail and dessert date.

Idea: Have one couple choose a cocktail to teach you how to make. And the other teaches how to make a dessert. Send all the ingredients needed so each couple can grab them beforehand, and then hop on the video conference, turn your cameras on, and you’ve just created your own version of a cooking class! You’ll get to teach the other couple how to make one of your favorite drinks, or favorite desserts. And you get to be together, virtually!

Here is my favorite drink and dessert.

For a Galentine’s night

Webex is also perfect for a Galentine’s night! You can see all your girlfriends, without leaving your house! The best part is, you can stay comfy in loungewear (unless you want to dress up).

Idea: Wine and cheese night. Pick up a bottle of wine and your favorite cheese/cheeses and crackers. Then, drink and eat like you were together in person. This may even save you more money than going out to a restaurant. You can even set your virtual background to something like this. See others here.

For really anything else

Don’t want to go anywhere or really plan anything?

If you’re going to be at home but still want to see friends, consider hosting an “open house.” Send all your friends the link to your meeting, turn your video on, and let them pop in and out for a period of 1, 2, 3(?) hours during the night! This could be a chance to see and catch up with all the people you love, from the comfort of your own home.

Like I mentioned before, some people love this day, others hate it. But really, any of these ideas can be used year-round, for any occasion!

We want to spread the love here at Cisco Webex and hope we helped you think of some fun ideas to have an amazing virtual Valentine’s Day!

If you end up trying one of these ideas, share with us on social media by using the hashtag #LoveOnWebex and stay tuned, as we will share our favorite!

Learn more

How to have fun, virtually

Keeping our distance doesn’t mean we can’t stay close

3 tips for managing a virtual get together

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