Gone are the days of meeting in person for a cup of coffee or a quick bite. If you’re in the court hooping for love, virtual dating is the new norm.

Tinder — a popular dating app — is rolling out one of its premium features for free. The Passport feature will give users anywhere around the world where the app is available the opportunity to connect while self-quarantining. While connecting with someone 1,000 miles away might have been nonsensical to some just a month ago, it’s now a way to relieve loneliness and make sure even your farthest neighbors are OK. You won't be able to use an actual passport to take an island vacation, but Tinder can take you there.

Hinge — a dating app with the slogan “Designed to be deleted” — is also exploring new ways for its users to find real connections, even when apart. The dating site connected with Zoom, a remote conferencing service, to create fun backdrops to spice up those virtual dates. Now you don’t have to be in your living room when meeting with your love-to-be. An enchanting forest, a beautiful beach or a fancy restaurant are all on the table thanks to the backdrops.

Hitting the streets for a fun date night with a new beau is out of the picture as states nationwide enforce social distancing, so Bumble — a dating app — is upping its virtual game. Bumble is encouraging users to tap into their imagination and make a virtual date more than a quick hello. Virtual game night, dance-offs and cooking competitions are only some of the inventive ideas the app suggests to establish a new love connection.

In a recent online survey, Hinge asked its users how they are connecting with their love interests. More than 57% said they were using FaceTime to engage, a new norm that has replaced in-person meetings.

These days, the only place where you can have a fun date night and stay safe and healthy is your home. So Ship, a dating app where friends set you up, has launched #DFH, or date from home, a new feature that uses fun backdrops to give your date the perfect setting. If you plan to grab dinner, there are chic restaurants and pizza backdrops that can be used on your zoom call. And if cleaning your home was the last thing on your mind before your date, there are images of organized, nicely designed living spaces you can use as a backdrop as well.

OkZoomer is a new dating app that tells its users that everyone can find love, even 6 feet apart. Created for college students by college students, the new dating app connects university students who no longer have the chance to meet on their beautiful campuses.

Dating apps are starting to alter their features to best accommodate users who can no longer meet face to face. One of the latest apps to join this trend is Plenty of Fish. With its new feature, “LIVE!,” users can easily navigate through the app and record themselves live while searching for potential matches.

Popular shows like “The Bachelor” might have ceased production, but that hasn’t stopped individuals from creating virtual dating shows we never knew we would need. “Pandemic Love” is an online dating show that finds its hosts and contestants via Google Docs. The contestants that are chosen then engage in video dates that can be viewed by others around the world. 

Sporting activities have either been canceled or postponed indefinitely, but lovers of the game no longer need a field to connect. DraftMate is, according to the company, the first sports fan dating app. Lovers of football and basketball can “draft” their love pick and communicate virtually with chat and video features. 

Social distancing encourages individuals to remain 6 feet apart from one another, so couples are taking real-life interactions and recreating them virtually with video games. Using games with messaging systems, such as Animal Crossing, couples are meeting and continuing the bonding experience. Animal lover or not, this is one new trendy way to stay connected. 

Museums, aquariums and famous landmarks alike have all shut their doors to eliminate the risk of large gatherings, meaning popular date hotspots are now off the table. But these world-class destinations are one step ahead of the tide thanks to a unique online feature: virtual tours. Now, you and your partner can tour places like the Taj Mahal, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, National Gallery of Art and The Louvre all from the comfort of your couch.

Just as famous landmarks have officially closed for business, so have venues that would normally host live acts. But just because you can’t hear some of the top hits live in concert doesn’t mean you have to completely forgo the experience. According to the Chicago Tribune, musicians of all fame levels are live-streaming their performances for all to enjoy.

Although social distancing has already prevented some couples from sharing the same space, those in close proximity exhibiting symptoms are also being told to keep their distance. In fact, the New York Department of Health is even warning against sharing a smooch. According to new guidelines, if your partner is not feeling well, kissing should be avoided. And kissing anyone who is not part of your immediate circle is highly discouraged. Luckily, there are other fun ways to guarantee your partner feels constantly loved and make your relationship last.

Some see new regulations set in place with the spread of COVID-19 as a halt to dating. Others see it as the perfect step we needed to return to the way our parents and grandparents were romantically courted. Dating apps once encouraged people to chat and meet, but with social distancing in place, people now have to spend more time getting to know one another and communicating before having the chance to go beyond that stage of the relationship.

Coffee Meets Bagel, a dating app, recently conducted a study among its users and found that, instead of quickly going from matching to meeting in person, 39% of users planned to text their matches more, 29% planned to call, and 28% wanted to video chat more. Communication within the app is on the rise.

With individuals stuck primarily indoors, a potential baby boom might be brewing. According to the Chicago Tribune, some couples are feeling closer than ever — both emotionally and physically — because of the current state of the world. Prepare for a few new Helen's, Arthur's and other baby names in the world.

While some are feeling closer to their partners, others are realizing that living in tight quarters is leading to the demise of their once-thriving relationship. According to the Chicago Tribune, some couples are seeing divorce on the horizon.

Once you had to wonder what perfect outfit you should don for your new date. Now you have to wonder which angle will make you look best on screen.

Mullets — a short-lived popular hairstyle — were business in the front and party in the back. Now individuals are taking a similar approach while dating virtually, but with their fashion. While participating in virtual dinner dates, people are defining their own fashion rules by wearing fashionable tops but opting for a pair of sweatpants or pajama pants below.

Life changes when you have kids, and couples cooped up in their homes with their children might find themselves with the short end of the stick daily. Childless couples, meanwhile, are finding new joys — like baking — while being quarantined with one another.

American rapper Soulja Boy’s hit song “Kiss Me Thru the Phone” might have been a popular jam back in 2008, but now the song is more relevant than ever since it’s the only way some people can share a kiss with their partner.

No, we're not talking about the ghouls who lurk in the halls of haunted places. Ghosting, or ending a relationship by unexpectedly and abruptly withdrawing from communication, is popular in today’s dating world — especially when love is only one swipe away. But people are beginning to find that their former “ghosters” are reemerging in their lives in this time of crisis.

Dating requirements are changing. Before, we searched for a person we could see ourselves marrying. Now since we're spending more time at home, we search for someone we could imagine ourselves quarantined with.

With more time on their hands, some dating app users are finding that a good way to occupy time is to swipe, or match, with other users all day long.

There are certain criteria that we all use to determine who could potentially be a perfect match. Height, one’s occupation and common interests are just a few examples. But now, some users are using a different metric to determine whether someone is a perfect fit: their ability to follow rules. After witnessing their potential partner’s unwillingness to social distance, some daters are using the rule breaking as a cue to exit the relationship. Being thoughtless about your health and other's is now one of the worst dating etiquette mistakes you can make. 

While some are seeing this time as the perfect opportunity to connect with a potential love virtually, others are feeling discouraged about making the dating leap and cultivating important relationships in such strange times. 

The whole social distancing thing has some daters feeling increased loneliness in the time of the pandemic. If you're feeling lonely, consider fostering a pet.

Some individuals are finding that fears about their potential or current lover being unfaithful are also at ease. With public gathering places closed and social distancing encouraged, there are fewer places to potentially find someone new face to face.

Long-distance relationships were once for people states or countries apart. But with some individuals choosing to social distance in their respective homes away from their partners, a larger portion of people are in a long-distance relationship. Living apart has helped some couples decide if their relationships will stand the test of time. 

Communicating with an ex was once a dating no-no and a potential toxic trait, but with some individuals feeling lonely because of the rapid spread of COVID-19, the former taboo is now becoming a common occurrence.

Flowers have always been a romantic gift to show someone you were thinking of them. Now a new ally has joined the flower forces: toilet paper. Find out what your flower of choice symbolizes before you pair it with your favorite toilet paper brand. 

Nothing says “I love you” during these trying times like a bottle of hand sanitizer paired with a few rolls of toilet paper.

Choosing to move in with your partner is a big step that takes time and financial planning. But with states encouraging individuals to self-isolate, couples are finding the decision to quarantine with their partner coming earlier than before. For some couples, this is the first time they will be living with their partner and, oftentimes, their partner’s family.

Similar to weddings, surprise proposals that would have once included loved ones from different states are now having to be reimagined. According to the Chicago Tribune, after one man’s plan to propose to his future wife amongst family and friends was canceled due to the virus, he made up for it by proposing to her in front of one of the most beautiful photo spots in Illinois: the lakefront. Family and friends joined later with recorded videos congratulating the happy couple.

Wedding planning stresses have never quite been like this. For those still proceeding with their vows, ceremonies are often held via FaceTime in backyards and homes. According to the Chicago Tribune, one Chicago couple held their ceremony over Zoom so family from places like New York, Nevada and Florida could all witness the “I do’s.” 

Traveling as COVID-19 affects communities nationwide has been highly discouraged. And engaged couples expecting family and friends to catch a flight to partake in their special day have had to deal with flight cancellations and venue closures because of the virus. According to the Hartford Courant, future spouses are scrambling to postpone wedding dates and counting their losses. Wedding season has never quite looked this way before. For anyone who has had events, vacations, birthdays and more held off though, there are still ways to celebrate at home.

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