How to Netflix and chill: stay at home date ideas

Life is a challenge but we’re not about to be defeated. Distance? Not a problem. Can’t go out? That’s all good, too. Staying connected is all that matters, and these stay at home date ideas are designed to get us closer in more ways than one. This is Netflix and chill… but not as we know it.

WHAT IS NETFLIX AND CHILL?

A cultural institution – seriously, where have you been? What began as an innocent expression of let’s do nothing together, quickly became code for getting real close to your Netflix and chill buddy.

But what does Netflix and chill mean in a new age?

It’s about more than the movie you’ve chosen… and it can even be romantic. Think social distancing with a bit of romantic tension and a whole new Netflix and chill meaning – absence makes the heart grow fonder.
We don’t even need to be in the same room anymore. Using an extension like Netflix Party you can watch the film together and perfectly in sync, even though – get this – you’re apart. Awesome, right?
Communicating in real-time as the action unfolds is sort of fun and gives you the chance to make sure your joke makes sense before you send it.

THE NETFLIX AND CHILL ALTERNATIVES TO TRY

Netflix Party may have changed the game, but there are tons of different ways to stay connected with your number one Netflix and chill buddy of choice:

TikTok – guaranteed you’ll end up spending half the day sharing the videos you like with the person you like. Lip sync your way into their heart by serenading them, show off to each other in a challenge video, or use the World tab to pretend you’re both sharing a romantic slice of pizza. ONE DAY.
Make the most of the comment section – whether it’s an Insta post or a funny tweet, if we play our cards right, flirting through the comment section of different social media channels can be fun. But, USE WITH CAUTION. Don’t get carried away – always be led by them –– it doesn’t feel good coming over all hot and heavy and being blanked.
Private snap – seen something funny or feeling fruity? Sending them a private snap is a feels kind of exciting and unique to the two of you, rather than just posting a story for them to see. And when the string of emojis is exhausted, you could always video call from the app itself.
Video chat – not ground-breaking as far as stay at home date ideas go, but effective, and a great way to carry on the Netflix Party after the movie. It’s all about authentic connection – there’ll come a moment where you’ll want to break through the online chat and just talk. Feel your most confident by wearing your favourite t-shirt and getting your hair on point.

Whether it’s a one-off idea to keep things interesting, or you’re saving up those dollars, there comes a time in everyone’s life when staying in is the new going out. Mastering how to Netflix and chill is still top of the list, but the alternatives are also worth a bet.