Live Video Dating Tips

How do you effectively set up a virtual date?
A virtual date still needs the same planning you'd put into an in-person one — including some of the nerves.

"Initiating a virtual date can be awkward, but in this time it is also becoming the norm," Sullivan said. "If you are text-chatting with someone for a while and decide you want to hang out with them, bring up the idea and schedule the same you would a real date. Ask for a day and time they are available and put something in the calendar."
Can you still forge the same type of connection over virtual dating?
There's good news for those quarantine connections: you may actually emerge with a stronger foundation from your months of video calling.
"Yes," Sullivan said. "Even though you are dating through an electronic device, you are still getting to know someone and spending time with them. Because of this, you are able to make a strong connection without ever meeting up in person. By virtually connecting, you are able to get to know someone for who they are and not solely rely on your sexual attraction."
What are common virtual dating mistakes?
"Common virtual dating mistakes include being located in a noisy, crowded space or having a bad Wi-Fi connection," Sullivan said.
So if you're stuck at home with your family and roommates, maybe try and take advantage of when they're going out for walks or other essential services.
"You want to make sure your date has your full attention, just like if you were out at a restaurant," Sullivan added. "Additionally, while FaceTiming with someone you're interested, it is important that you have a good Wi-Fi connection so your video and sound doesn't become blurry or lag."
What makes a virtual date successful?
Basically, you want to come in prepared with things to discuss — especially since the weather or ambience of the bar you're in are off the table.
"A lot of fun conversations and questions will make a virtual first date successful," Sullivan said. And that will help you make the most of your FaceTime. "Having a list of questions will ensure the conversation will not have any awkward pauses because no one knows what to say."
How can you still establish intimacy during virtual dating?
Not being together in person obviously hinders physical activity, so you may have to put in a little more effort to establish intimacy.
"Flirting is an important part of virtual dating because the sexual part of the relationship is missing," Sullivan said. "Make sure to compliment your date and let them know what you like about them. These comments will help to form an intimate connection while you cannot physically be together."
If you virtually date someone during quarantine, how do you translate that to the real world?
Prepare for your first in-person date the same way you would for your first video call — and realize that there might be a bit of readjustment.
"Pick a spot that you both will enjoy and, just like your first virtual date, have questions ready," Sullivan said. "Being prepared to meet in person will help the first in-person date be successful."
How will virtual dating impact the dating landscape at large?
The new prevalence of virtual dating may actually expand daters' horizons — and their available dating pool.
"With virtual dating, you can connect with people all over the country and really see who is out there, making finding your other half a little easier," Sullivan said. "Once the COVID-19 outbreak dies down, people will be able to go out again and mingle, but a lot will still keep virtual dating in their back pocket just to keep all options open."

5 Worst Health Mistakes You Could Be Making Right Now

1.Not drinking enough water
Did you know that thirst can be a sign that you are already dehydrated? Two-thirds of our bodies are made up of water so it’s no surprise that we need to drink a lot of fluid to keep these levels topped up. Of course, feeling a little thirsty every once in awhile is not necessarily a cause for concern but ensuring your body has enough fluids is vital in keeping your energy up, organs healthy, helping to detoxify the body and improving digestion. Water is also vital in keeping your skin clear and healthy.
Keep a record of the fluid that you drink so that you can see the levels of water you are consuming. And keep a bottle of water in your bag and on your desk to make sure you drink from it regularly. Some advice states that you should drink eight glasses of water a day, but this level can vary from person to person depending on how much exercise you do and the climate.
2.Poor posture from sitting all day
Office workers in particular, listen up. Poor posture as a result of sitting at your desk all day can cause back and spine problems, headaches, poor circulation and reduced lung function. A number of research studies have found that prolonged periods of sitting can also put you at risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, increased blood pressure and heart disease, even if you are otherwise physically active.
To sit in the correct position at your desk, push your hips back in the chair as far as they can go, ensure both feet are flat on the floor and your eyes are level with the top of the monitor. Although this position might seem uncomfortable at first, your body will soon get used to it and in the long run, your body will thank you for it. Also try to move around frequently throughout the day, as even the smallest activities repeated regularly can offset some of the health problems caused by sitting. And when you are out of the office, make an effort to exercise regularly and be as active as possible.
3.Listening to music too loudly
You might listen to music during your commute, at the gym or while you’re at work but do you ever think about the volume you listen to your favourite tunes at? If you are frequently exposing yourself to music that’s too loud then it could cause lasting damage to your hearing. You won’t notice the effects of this health mistake right away, as the hearing problems that come as a result of listening to loud music develop over time. The damage can cause irreversible effects such as tinnitus (ringing) and muffled hearing. 
A study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) estimated that people use personal audio devices at an average of 94 decibels (to put it in perspective, normal conversation is usually around 60 decibels.) To give yourself the best chance of protecting your hearing, invest in some noise-cancelling headphones. These will block out background noise that most people try to drown out by increasing the volume of a normal set of headphones. Also, give your ears regular 20-minute breaks when listening to music to allow them time to recover.
4.Hitting the snooze button
The snooze button is many people’s best friend in the morning and some don’t even think about getting out of bed until they’ve hit it a few times, but as good as a few stolen minutes might feel at the time, it could be bad news for your sleeping pattern. When your alarm initially goes off, your body prepares itself to get up but when you hit the snooze button, it can confuse your brain and leave you feeling groggy and sleepy than when your alarm first went off.
The best thing to do is to set an alarm that goes off at the same time every day and get up when it goes off. No more hitting snooze! After so long, your body will get used to the consistency of waking up at the same time every day and eventually, your body may even wake up naturally at that time, without an alarm.
5.You brush your teeth just after eating
You’re probably thinking that brushing your teeth after eating is the right thing to do, but it can be harmful to your teeth. Brushing soon after eating anything acidic or sugary including fruit and juices can lead to weakened tooth enamel. Whenever you eat anything acidic, it causes the pH levels in your mouth to drop below normal and as a result, your tooth enamel softens and becomes vulnerable. So if you brush your teeth after eating acidic food, you run the risk of removing the softened enamel.
Instead, brush your teeth before you eat anything acidic. You can rinse your mouth with water immediately after eating these foods, but avoid going in with the brush until at least 40 minutes after you have consumed the acidic food, as it takes this long for pH levels to return to normal.