Cute Long-Distance Relationship Things to Do: 18 Ideas for Couples Who Live in Different Time Zones

1. Countdown
2. Couple goals
3. Stay up late
4. Care package
5. Snail mail
6. Share music
7. Human alarm
8. Matching outfits
9. Couple jewelry
10. Photo album
11. Eat together
12. Couple journal
13. Weekly date
14. Pinterest board
15. Couple blog
16. Play games
17. eCard
18. Open-when letters

1. Countdown to your next meeting

Keep track of the days before you are in each other’s arms again by starting a countdown. I have heard some good words about Between — an app designed for couples that allow you to do a number of things which include doing countdowns for special days. But Google Docs or any similar tools will work just fine. To turn it into an activity, take turns to update the countdown. Don’t forget to put the meeting date below the countdown. Another cute thing to do is to add your name below every time you update the countdown. If you don’t know when you’ll be meeting, start planning! Having something in common for you and your partner to look forward to is a great way to keep the relationship alive.

2. Create couple goals: things you want to do together as a couple

Ask your partner to create a list of relationship goals you want to achieve together — a shared bucket list if you will. Know your limit. If your relationship is new and you’re not ready to discuss about marriage and kids, leave those out. Other than that, it’s pretty much up to you what goals you want to achieve as a couple. Some examples include:-

• Meet up this summer
• Visit Paris
• Get a matching tattoo
• Start a blog

Make uses of tools like Google Docs/Sheets and Pinterest. Pinterest is excellent for gathering and keeping ideas but you can only save images and it can get messy in term of organization. More about Pinterest later in this article. Google Sheets is excellent for creating and keeping track of couple goals but it can feel business-like.

3. Stay up late or wake up early to say hi to your partner

When you’re many time zones apart, say you’re 8 to 12 hours ahead of your partner, any spontaneous activities are close to impossible. When you’re awake, your partner is asleep, vice versa. So you’re better off with a putting a routine in place to talk and for video calls. However, just for spontaneity, stay up past your bedtime or wake up early to give your partner a little surprise. Get a video call going or do one of these activities for long-distance couples.

4. Be thoughtful. Send a care package

Surprise your partner with a thoughtful gift. Everybody loves a good care package because it makes you feel loved and cared for. Not to mention the delicious snacks that come with it. But don’t limit yourself to just food, a care package should be customized to your partner’s needs. Find out what they need or will need then fill your care box with items that will fulfill their needs. Here are some examples:-

• Books or magazines
• Cookies
• Chocolate bar
• Cookies
• Tea or coffee
• Shaver blade
• Disposable shavers
• Shaving cream
• Moisturizer
• Lotion
• Deodorant
• Body spray
• Scented candle
• Bath bomb

For more ideas, check out these articles:-

• LDR Care Packages – Lasting the Distance
• 12 Best Care Packages – Good Housekeeping
• 9 Thoughtful Care Packages – Real Simple

5. Write, sign, and send a love letter via snail mail

Mail correspondence was how distance lovers stayed in touch before electricity and later on, internet, became common. It’s slow and inefficient. But in this age when everything is about speed, efficiency, and instant-ness, there’s beauty in sending and receiving a good ol’ fashion letter. Most importantly, receiving a handwritten letter is an emotional experience. Your partner will be going through a series of emotion the moment they lay eyes on your letter in their mailbox — suspense, surprise, and finally the joy of reading the handwritten letter from you.

6. Share music playlist

Listen to the same music even when you’re separated by distance and time. Create a song list that only belongs to the two of you. Music streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube music support collaborative playlists which means you can add songs for each other to listen to. You can also create a listen-when playlist for your partner. Similar to open-when letters, a listen-when playlist is a collection of songs you curate for your lover to listen to when they experience a certain emotion or encounter a particular situation in their life. Some examples are: Listen when you’re lonely, listen when you need to focus, listen when you’re working out.

7. Become each other’s alarm

When you’re living in different time zones, one of you is likely to be awake at a given time. So why not play the role of a human alarm clock once in a while? Waking up to the soothing voice of your partner (preluded by the ringtone) is a great way to start a day.

8. Wear matching outfits

Nothing screams “we’re a couple” than wearing matching couple outfits. Some couples find it embarrassing to wear matching outfits. But you don’t have this problem when you’re  hundreds or thousands of miles apart from one another. Nobody knows it is a matching outfit but the two of you–it’s like a little secret between you two. Avoid obvious designs Mr. and Mrs., wearing those only make you feel more lonely. Try outfits with matching themes instead. For example, wear olive green or wear your favorite band t-shirt together. Remember to take a photo of your OOTD and share it with your partner.

9. Always be connected by wearing matching jewelry

Out of sight, out of mind is real–and matching jewelry can help overcome this problem. Matching outfits are a fun idea but you can’t do that every day; it is impractical and it will get old really fast. Not to mention that you don’t really see what you’re wearing unless you are looking at a mirror. Matching couple jewelry is a good alternative for LDR couples who want to feel connected. Bracelets, rings, and pendant necklaces are some of the more common jewelry choices. Be sure to check out our selection of couple bracelets and couple keychains.

10. Curate a photo album

Photos are the best way to keep memories alive. Create a photo album that belongs to only the two of you. Start with a theme. For instance, the album could be about the trip you and your partner took last summer or it could be an album about the long-distance relationship itself — photos of your first meeting, special occasion, etc. It can be a team effort but not necessarily. If you want to you can curate an album by yourself, print it out, and mail it to your partner as a surprise.

11. Enjoy a meal together

Determine your overlapping waking hours and schedule a meal together. For time-zone neighbors, that could be a brunch or a dinner-supper. Couples who are many time zones apart may find a breakfast-dinner date or a lunch-supper date more feasible. It can be casual or you can make it fancy by require dress code. A casual meal is stress-free and relaxing, you can chow down your food out of the delivery box in your pajamas on the couch. However, for occasions like birthday, you might want to feel more special by requiring dress code, setting your table, and plating your food in a fancy way. Remember, a date is special if you make it special.

12. Start a couple journal and fill it with the memories of you and your partner

Capture your story and adventures as a couple in your very own couple’s journal. Record important information about your relationship in the journal–when did the relationship become official, when did the first kiss happen, what is your favorite food, etc. For digital journals, add photos, sound clips, and video clips. The journal is your playground and you can do anything with it. Create the journal using a collaborative word processor like Google Docs or just use a blogging tool. Another idea that requires more effort but could pay off is sharing a physical journal. Each of you is responsible for the journal for say a month or two before mailing it back to the other. When the journal is in your care, you are responsible for adding content to the journal.

13. Routine matters! Go on a virtual date every week.

Spontaneity makes your heart race and make you feel like the protagonist of a romance movie. But it is routine that ensure the survivability of a cross-time-zone relationship. Phone calls, video calls, text messages, and emails are common staples for LDR couples. But if you haven’t already, you should really add a weekly date to the mix. Start by finding a convenient time to meet every week then block it off in your calendar. There are a lot of different dates you can try which include coffee date, games, yoga, etc., check out this list of long-distance virtual date ideas for inspiration.

14. Become idea hoarders by becoming Pinterest board collaborators

Pinterest is a great tool for gathering inspiration in the form of images. A board in Pinterest is like a folder where you keep images that are thematically related (or not, that’s up to the board owner to decide). Using Pinterest, you and your partner can save ideas that interest the both of you–ideas ranging from LDR-related stuff like quotes and dating tips to recipes and horoscope. You can search from ideas that other community members are sharing or add your own from any websites. You can also follow other members’ boards and even become a contributor. For example, here are some Pinterest boards about LDR and relationship in general:-

• Long Distance Relationship board by user Destiny Murphy
• Long Distance Relationship board by user Kissengers
• couple goals! board by user Alexa Martinez

15. Start a long-distance couple’s blog and make it a success

Starting a blog can be a fun thing to do with your partner. The blog can be a digital journal for your LDR journey. Or it can be a blog about your common interests. You can start a blog with little to no money at all. In which you can share your experience as someone who’s involved in a long-distance relationship–the challenges, how do you overcome those challenges, etc. A variation of this idea would be an LDR YouTube channel.

16. Play games

While you can’t meet in the physical world, you can meet in the virtual world. Have a microphone set up so you can talk while you’re playing. Find time to play together. But that could be a challenge depending on your time zones. I usually recommend Stardew Valley–a farming game– as seen in our previous LDR ideas article, but that requires all players to be online at the same time. If you can find time to stay online for a longer period of time, definitely give Stardew Valley a try. However, if that is a challenge, try Minecraft instead. Minecraft is a hugely popular sandbox game. In the game, you can build anything you want from a small hut to a villain’s lair to a giant calculator. What makes this game perfect for couples in different time zones is that it doesn’t require both of you to be present at the same time (but only with the right setup–such as a dedicated server). You can work on a project as a couple or leave surprises in the game for your partner. Think of it as a private space belonging only to the two of you where you build, discover, and live together.

17. Surprise your LDR partner with a fun eCard

As opposed to a handwritten card’s heartwarming experience, receiving an eCard from someone you love is exciting and fun. These digital greeting cards are instant, free, and take little effort to send–although you might want to personalize it by writing a paragraph or two. You can design your own card if you’re adept at graphic design. Or you can just use one of the many eCard services available such as Blue Mountain, 123Cards, and Punch Bowl. There are all sorts of designs available for free, many features interesting animation and sound. Some even have a text-to-audio feature. That means your message will be read to your partner when they open it. Now that’s something a traditional greeting card can’t do.

18. Preemptive loneliness solution: open-when letters

One of the biggest challenges long-distance couples face is the absence of their partner when they need them. The challenge is compounded when the couple is also separated by time zones, in addition to the distance. You can overcome this problem with a preemptive measure–Open When letters. Care packages take care of physical needs, while Open When letters handle the emotional needs, providing love, care, and support to your partner when they need it and you’re not around. Here are some Open When letter ideas:-

• When you miss me
• When you are sad
• When you are jealous
• When you need a hug
• When you are stressed
• When you need someone to talk to

… and that wraps up our list of LDR ideas that will work for couples who live in different time zones. Did you find anything useful from this list? What is your best-kept tips and tricks for LDR couples? Do you have anything to add?

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32 Fun Activities for Long-Distance Couples: Best Long-Distance Relationship Activities to Keep the Relationship Alive

Some of these activities can be a full-fledged date, while others are more of cute things to do with your partner. These ideas are dedicated to couples in long-distance relationship who are looking to keep the sparks flying in their relationship.

1. Live performance
2. Blog
3. Book club
4. Pizza party!
5. Exercise
6. Study together
7. Ice cream date
8. Couple goals
9. Movie date
10. Countdown
11. Song list
12. Plan a trip
13. Weekly date
14. Photo album
15. Binge-watch Netflix
16. Gift exchange
17. Karaoke
18. Pinterest
19. Couple’s journal
20. Online class
21. Dance
22. Paint
23. Breakfast
24. Go for a walk
25. Shop
26. Games
27. Fashion show
28. Bubble bath
29. Show and tell
30. Coffee
31. Fancy dinner
32. Visit Your SO

1. Watch live performance

At the time of writing, there is a surge of live performances available online–no thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. There are live concerts, ballet, musicals, and opera to watch on YouTube alone. Most of the time, they are just recordings of live shows. But once in a blue moon, you’ll find shows that are really happening in real-time, like this live opera event from Royal Opera House. In any case, it’d be fun to find and watch your favorite band play live or your partner’s favorite theatrical play together without leaving your house.

2. Keep a long-distance couple’s blog

Start a blog together. Write about any topics that interest you. One example would be your long-distance relationship experiences such as how did it all start, the challenges that you face, and relationship building ideas. But don’t limit your creativity. You can write about economics, politics, board games–as long as it’s a common interest. If you’re worried about the cost, don’t! A blog can be started for free or for as little as a few dollars per month.

3. Start your very own private book club

Launch your very own private book club where the members are the two of you. Start slow. Find a book you both find interesting. Set a deadline but don’t be overly aggressive. Make sure that the deadline that allows you to progress at a leisure place. You don’t want the members to feel like a chore. Once the book club has established itself, you can take turn to challenge the other member (i.e. your partner) to read a book of your choosing. This will be a great way to find out the likes and dislikes of your partner.

4. Throw a long-distance pizza party!

Pizza = awesome. Feel awesome together by enjoying your very own pizza party! Order pizza delivery but don’t forget to buy some beer or soda on your way home. Pizza is the centerpiece and some snacks like buffalo wings and chips will make your taste bud (and belly) go boom. If you’re up for it, ask your partner to wait at home on an empty stomach then order some pizza to be delivered to them as a surprise. Everybody loves a surprise party, especially when it involves an unhealthy amount of cheese-packed pizza.

5. Become each other’s exercise partner

Binge-eating pizza makes you feel so good when you’re doing it. But those gazillion calories aren’t going to burn themselves. Exercise is a great way to burn calories. If you want to get rid of some fat and tone your body, exercise is a must-have component in your regimen. As a keystone habit, regular exercise also improves other aspects of your lives. For example, you may find that your mood improves and you’re more more motivated at work. Not to mention that many has attested to the saying “couples who sweat together stay together.” So set a weekly schedule with your SO to get some exercise done together. All you need is an exercise mat and a smartphone (or webcam). Yoga is an excellent stretching exercise to do as a couple — watch these yoga YouTube channels to get started.

6. Become each other’s motivation to study

This is a perfect activity for long-distance student couples. Studying is the only way to maintain and improve your grades. Instead of being a distraction to each other, why not help each other to stay focused instead? Ideally, this should be done via Skype. In my experience, Skype does better in terms of noise cancellation. If the student days are long behind you, read some books together instead.

7. Let’s go on an ice cream date!

Rum & raisin, butter pecan, Belgian chocolate, vanilla, strawberry… what is your favorite ice cream flavor? Summer or winter, it’s never not the season to enjoy ice cream. Get your SO to join you for some ice cream from the comfort of your living room or head outside. A virtual ice cream date can happen at the park, on a bench next to the river, or at an ice cream parlor–which could be the ideal place because the choices they offer, as long as the place isn’t too crowded and noisy.

8. Set couple goals – the ultimate todo list as a couple

What are the things that you want to do or goals you want to achieve together as a couple? Nothing is too big or too small a goal. It helps that your goal is actually achievable. For example, going to Mars is too unrealistic for most people. A better goal would be sharing a Mars bar or going to a Bruno Mars concert. Start a shared Google Docs document or add the goals to your couple blog. Below are some goal examples for LDR couples:-

• Meet once every 3 months
• Live together in 2 years
• Go to Vegas for vacation
• Get a matching tattoo
• Start a YouTube channel

9. Romantic movie date night

Watching a movie together then post on social media afterward is not a “cute thing to do” reserved for proximal couples. Thanks to the internet and Netflix, you too can enjoy a romantic movie date night with your bae. Watching a movie can be a spontaneous activity but I strongly recommend that you go with the planned route. Nothing feels less productive than browsing the Netflix catalog looking for a something to watch. So pick a movie at least a few days ahead. Set a date and a time. Make it known that it’s a date so that you have something to look forward to. Prepare food and snacks (popcorn, anybody?). Look up this tool called Netflix Party. It’s a neat tool that enables you to watch the same show on Netflix in sync.

10. Countdown to your next meeting

How many days more until your next meeting? Start a countdown. You can use an app that does that for you. But it’d be more meaningful if you two share the work of doing the countdown manually. How? Google Docs to the rescue! Or you can also use your couple blog. You won’t be updating the number every day. Take turns to update the countdown every few days or every week. As the number of days dwindled, it wouldn’t be long before you’re embracing each other once again.

11. Curate your very own music playlist together

What are you listening to at the moment? Perhaps there are some older songs that you keep listening to. Wouldn’t it be nice to share what you love with your partner? Find out what kind of music they listen to. Some music streaming platforms like Spotify and YouTube Music support collaborative playlists. It means you can curate the same playlist as partners-in-crime. It would be the sweetest thing to listen to the same songs when you’re miles apart.

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1Date2. Plan a trip – where to go, how to get there, what to do

One of the ways to make sure that a long-distance relationship last is by having something for you to look forward. If you will, think of it as a carrot dangling in front of a donkey that is your relationship. A fun and romantic trip with your partner can be a really effective carrot. Don’t worry if you haven’t come up with a fixed date. Just start with roughly when you will have free time for a trip. Then figure out a destination. Some of the factors to consider would be distance, time, and cost. The whole process can take weeks if not months and that will give you two a common goal. Don’t worry if the trip doesn’t become reality. Sometimes the real treasure is the time you spend together.

13. Date weekly. Do something special each week to keep the relationship alive and fresh

One of the best ways to keep a relationship alive is going on a date. While the physical distance between you is real, there’s nothing the technology gods can’t fix. There’s a lot of different dates you can try, armed with a stable high-speed internet, laptop with webcam, and a smartphone. Make it a weekly activity or biweekly — anything longer than that can make your relationship go stale real quick. When you’re in a long-distance relationship, it’s easy to forget your SO as a priority. “Out of mind, out of sight” is a real phenomenon for many people. To keep the fire burning, block out part of your schedule for your partner. For example, Wednesday after eight is your weekly date night, Sunday morning you’re having breakfast together then go out for a walk.

14. Curate photo album

If you have way too many photos on your hard disk, it’s time to organize and put together a photo album that is a summary of your relationship up until now. Get your partner to contribute! It’s not a couple activity if you do all the work. Google Photos and Apple iCloud have the collaborative photo album feature. Flickr doesn’t have that but you can add the photos to a private group you own instead. Or you can go through the photos together by sharing your screen with your partner and decide on which photos to go into the album. Once you’re done with creating the album, print it out. Digital photos are awesome but prints that you can hold in your hand and keep on your shelves feel extra precious. Don’t forget to send your SO a copy.

15. Binge-watch Netflix – sitcom, thriller, drama, sci-fi – anything goes

A movie date has a form. Come to think about it, binge watching, too, has a form. And that form is pajamas, snacks, and watching one episode too many. Ideally you should only do this during daytime or when there’s nothing happening the next day. But as couples who live in different time zones and other binge-watchers will tell you, you don’t choose when to start a binge-watch session, it chooses you. So enjoy your Netflix sesh with your bae until one of you fall asleep on the couch.

16. Gift exchange – send each other little gifts

Sometimes long-distance couples don’t get to spend Christmas and holiday season together. Make sure you get your long-distance partner a good Christmas gift. Mail it to them earlier–in late November or early December– a shipment can get delayed during the holiday season. If you feel weird telling your partner that you’re doing a “gift exchange”, just tell them that you’re sending them a little surprise. Love is as much about giving as receiving. Hopefully they’ll reciprocate your thoughtfulness.

17. Karaoke – singing activity everybody loves

Shut your doors and windows because it’s time for a karaoke session. Sing together or take turn to sing. Impress and be impressed–or not–karaoke is all about having fun and singing to your heart’s content. It’s perfectly normal to be off-key or missing some lyrics. As a matter of fact, it’s probably less fun if your date is a pro at singing.

18. Share Pinterest board – collect long-distance relationship quotes and activities to do with your partner

Pinterest is the best way to keep and share ideas. It is perhaps best known for its food and craft community but there are virtually every topics available on Pinterest. In case if you aren’t familiar with Pinterest, you can also just use it as a bookmarking tool to keep the ideas (in image form) that you find online without having to interact with other members of the site. One of Pinterest’s features is the collaborative board, meaning that you and your partner can share and keep ideas together. For example, you can have a relationship quote board to keep you inspired, a zodiac board for zodiac quotes and other Astrology related topics.

19. Keep a couple’s journal

Create a journal to record your adventures as a long-distance couple. Since a physical journal is out of the question, use an app, start a shared Google Docs, or start a blog. Some blogging platforms like WordPress allows you to publish a private or password-protected blog post so you can keep part of your blog private. A couple’s journal is like a book that you co-author and there’s no fixed format — you decide what goes into your journal. Having said that, here are some ideas in case if you’re looking for inspiration:-

• List of special dates–anniversary, birthday, meeting for the first time, etc.
• Details of each visits
• Countdown to the next visit
• Daily happenings
• Couple goals
• Inspiring LDR quotes
• Share stories
• Ask and answer questions
• Love confession
• Meaningful photos

20. Take a lesson online together

Help each other become a better person by enrolling yourselves in an online class. Improve your knowledge and have fun as a couple at the same time. Go with one of the free online learning platforms such as Coursera and Khan Academy or invest in a MasterClass membership for lessons led by experts and celebs. If you don’t feel like committing to an online class, learning more about a particular topic on YouTube can also be a fun thing to do as a couple. Of course, if you’re serious about learning something, structured learning platform like Coursera is a much better way to learn. The way they conduct their classes feel like a real college lesson and the whole system feels very engaging with its time-limited videos, assignments, and discussions. It’s cute to help each other out with the assignments.

21. Dance with your long-distance lover

Put on some music and dance with your partner. Show them some of your dance moves. Don’t worry if you can’t dance, many people can’t. What’s important is that you’re both having fun. Actually, don’t just put on some music, put on some awesome music that you both enjoy and dance to it. When the atmosphere feels right, feel free to get a little naughty and do a little dirty dancing for your partner to spice things up further.

22. Unleash your creativity. Paint to your heart’s content with your LDR partner

Put on your painter’s beret and your favorite music. It’s time to let your creativity get to work. Acrylic is fun to work with but the medium is irrelevant. Oil, watercolor, crayon… anything goes. What matters is doing it together as a bonding activity. Have a quick discussion before doing the actual painting. What is your art piece going to be? Are you going to paint the same subject? When you’re done, it’s time to show each other your masterpiece.

23. Breakfast

Many LDR activities happen after work or classes. So it can be refreshing to take breakfast together first thing in the morning. Squeeze in a quick meal with your bae before the hustle and bustle, ask them if they sleep well and offer praise on what they’re wearing–you know, things that couples who live together do. Alternatively, you can delay the breakfast until the weekend, when you will have plenty more time to brew your Colombian coffee, fry up some eggs and sausages before chilling out at your apartment balcony with your partner.

24. Bring your partner out for a walk for a change

Bring a power bank, put on your favorite walking shoes, and take your date out on a virtual tour around the neighborhood. Show them around where you live. The shops that your frequent. The park and your favorite bench. If you have done this before, is there anything different from the last tour? Perhaps the season has changed and the flowers are now blooming. Don’t worry if there isn’t much to show. Being outdoor with your date uplift your mood and that alone is pretty great.

25. Shop together, virtually

Let your partner help out with your shopping tasks and vice versa. Shopping is a fun way to spend a few hours together especially when both of you have something to buy. Start by creating a shopping list. Not sure what to buy? Consult your partner. Get them to help out with the research and come back with recommendations. Already narrowed down a to particular product? Hunt for the best deal online together. Act like each other’s shopping assistant just like conventional couples do at the mall.

26. Play games

Old-school games like bingo are fun and don’t require anything other than paper and pen. But for some serious fun, and I mean games worthy of sinking in hundreds and even thousands of hours with your bae, console or PC games are your best option. One game that I enjoy recommending to any casual gamers is Stardew Valley. It is a fun and relaxing farming game. Play solo or as a team. Cultivate crops, raise livestock, make cheese, brew wine, go fishing–these are just some of fun things you can do in the game. Its graphics are pleasant and colorful. The background music is soothing and calming. Stardew Valley is also available on a variety of platforms such as PC, Android, PlayStation, etc.

27. Fashion show

Lost in the abyss of your closet are clothes that you had loved but forgotten. Take everything out from your closet. Throw away or donate clothing that you no longer need. While you’re at it, put on a fashion show where the audience is your SO. Stick to normal fashion if you’re serious about wearing them out and want to get your partner’s opinion. Or you can go crazy by mismatching a bunch of different fashion elements.

28. Bubble bath

On a slow and relaxing evening, get in the bath with your distance lover. Put on some light music–you don’t want it to become high-pitched noises on your partner’s end. Light up some aromatic candles and bubble up the bath. Use a towel and the bubble strategically to keep things G-rated (or not). Ask your partner how their day went–you know, things that couples talk about–or just chill and have your stress and worries melt away in the hot bath.

29. Show and tell

School children do it all the time to improve their language skill. As it turns out, show and tell is a cute activity for distance couples too. Pick something special and tell each other what’s the story behind it. Alternatively, pick something for your partner and have them talk about the item’s backstory.

30. Virtual coffee date

Establishing a consistent phone call (or video call) schedule is crucial in keeping a long-distance relationship alive. Talking to each for as little as five to ten minutes a day can do wonders for the relationship in the long run. But sometimes topics run dry and the dialogue become repetitive. Silence during a phone call can send the wrong signal that the relationship is going downhill. The solution? Make it a coffee date. Adding a cup of coffee to your video call shifts the emphasis away from the talking. The result is a relaxing video call sesh where you’re just hanging out and chilling.

31. Fancy dinner

Special occasions call for special celebratory activities. One such activities is a fancy dinner date. If you can’t meet up to celebrate special occasions like the anniversary or birthday, this activity is the next best thing to do with your SO. Treat it like an actual dinner date night at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Dress up in your grandest dress, your best undergarments, put on makeup, wear jewelry, and spray perfume. The environment is crucial to this date’s success. Dim the light, light up some candles, play some light music. Cover your dining table with a maroon tablecloth. Set the table with neatly arranged plate, silverware, and wine glass. The food that you’re eating is less important than the presentation, so delivery from a local restaurant is perfectly fine. Just make sure that you plate it stylistically. Request your partner to do the same, so that it feels like a real date at a fancy restaurant.

32. Visit Your SO

It goes without saying. The best thing for distance couples can do that trumps any other activities is to visit one another. The daily phone calls and weekly dates help to keep the relationship going but nothing can replace the warmth that you feel as you cuddle up to each other. So plan your next visit. Make it your couple goal and put it in your couple’s journal or blog. Plan ahead the details of your trip down to the hours so you get to spend more time together.

What are the activities that you plan to trying out with your LDR partner?

In this article, we’ve shared more than thirty exciting activities for couples who are in a long-distance relationship. These activities are fun and good for lovers who are looking for ideas to keep the spark in their relationship. Phone calls, video calls, and text messages are crucial for an LDR’s survival but to spice things up, don’t forget to try and experiment new activities with your partner.

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11 Exciting Long-Distance Date Ideas to Keep the Sparks Flying: Virtual Dates for Long-Distance Couples to Enjoy Together

1. 1. Virtual Tour
   2. Exercise
   3. Online Class
   4. Coffee Date
   5. Bath
   6. Movie
   7. Breakfast
   8. Fancy Dinner
   9. Play Game
   10. Plan Outfits
   11. Plan Trip

1. Bring Your Date Out for A Walk

You’re probably used to having daily phone calls with your bae at home. When the weather is right, put on your favorite pair of sneakers and head outside for a change. Use this opportunity to show your partner around, I’m sure they’d be interested in knowing more about your neighborhood. If your partner used to live with you, share with them something new or something unique they haven’t seen before. All things considered, they will appreciate a change in scenery.

Don’t forget your wireless earphones. They help keep your conversation private.

2. Do Exercise Together

Exercise is a well-known keystone habit. Regular exercise not only keeps you fit, but it also helps to improve other aspects of your life. So pull out your exercise mat and sweat it out with your bae. Feel like you’re working out side-by-side by doing the same exercise together. Help spot mistakes in each other. Challenge each other to a plank–find out who lasts longer.

Yoga is perfect for this kind of date. Feel spiritually connected by doing the same pose at the same time. Take turns to lead. You can also follow a Youtube yoga instruction video — there are many Yoga videos on Youtube you can follow along. End with a short meditation session. As you close your eyes and let your breathing takes you, feel the physical barrier between you and your partner melts away.

3. Take an Online Class Together

A healthy relationship inspires you to become a better person. Improve together as a couple by taking lessons online. Learn something new by watching educational Youtube videos. Or better yet, enroll in an online class offered by digital learning platforms like Masterclass, Coursera, or Khan Academy. Find a topic that interests both of you. After each lesson, discuss what you’ve learned and help each other with the challenges that you face. At the end of it, you will have spent quality time with each other and become more knowledgeable–that sounds like a win-win.

Related: 30 Cheap Date Ideas

4. Let’s Grab Coffee

Coffee is an exceptional first date when you’re meeting someone for the first time. It is just as great for couples who have been together for a while. Having coffee together is a calm and casual affair. The social drug known as coffee is a lubricant that keeps the conversation going. What’s great about the coffee date is that it’s so flexible, you can bend and mold it to fit your needs. That includes doing it virtually instead of meeting physically at a cafe. All you need is a flat surface for your laptop or phone to sit on. That means it can happen in your living room, dorm room, or even at a coffee house–just use wireless earphones. The advantage of a virtual coffee date, as opposed to just a vanilla video call, is that it actually feels like a real date. Also sipping coffee helps relax your mind and provide a natural break when you aren’t talking. It can feel awkward when nobody talks during a video call but when you’re enjoying a cup of joe, that just seems natural.

5. Spend Time in the Bath Together

One of life’s luxuries is enjoying a hot bath after a long day–especially when it’s a winter wonderland out there. Why not share this blissful moment with your partner? A single tub might be too cramped for both of you, but if you’ve got two, there’s no reason not to do it.

A virtual bath sesh with your bae can be a great way to spice things up. Show off the abs that you have been working so hard lately or flaunt your asset for them. If you’re camera-shy, keep things G-rated by wrapping yourself with a towel–only removing it after you get into the bath. Make things interesting by bubbling the bath and lighting up some candles. Did I mention bubble? Absolutely go for a bubble bath. It totally elevates the bathing experience and piques your partner’s curiosity in what’s below those bubbles.

Read also: Long Distance Relationship Advice for College Students

6. Watch a Movie

The good ol’ Netflix and chill–with or without the sexual connotation. Pick a movie before the actual date so that you have something to look forward to. You can also do the movie picking itself on the date itself for a little spontaneity, but as you might have experienced before, sometimes you can spend more time browsing Netflix’s catalog than actually watching the movie. And that can feel like failure.

Set a time and prepare some movie snacks. Dim the lights, make it feel like an actual movie date–minus the commentators and moldy seats.

7. Have Breakfast Together

Long-distance couples don’t get to spend their mornings together, whether it’s weekdays or weekends. So it can be refreshing by finding time to have a virtual breakfast together. Weekend mornings are the natural choice of time but for a different experience, squeeze in a quick breakfast on a weekday morning before classes, work, or other obligations. Get yourself a glass of milk and some toast then talk to each other for 5-15 mins. Feel refreshed and energized throughout the day by having a quick morning conversation with your lover. Enjoy a different kind of breakfast during weekend mornings. You have all the time in the world, start the call, go fry up some eggs and sausages, make coffee — it’s like you’re living physically together. If you have a balcony or a backyard, bring your food out there. Enjoy the weather and the food and your lovely little breakfast date with your special person.

8. Virtual Fancy Dinner Date at Home

Spend a romantic evening with your date over a candle-lit dinner. Prepare your own dinner or call for delivery–just make sure that you plate your food like they do in a fancy restaurant. Pour yourself a glass of wine or champagne to feel extra special. Dress up. Put on makeup, wear your favorite jewelry. A date is special if both of you make it so. Keep this special date idea for special occasions such as birthday or do it just because you feel like it’s a special Friday night.

9. Play Game

Games are a great activity for couples–long-distance or not. If you’re both into gaming, there are no reasons not to play together. If you aren’t into gaming, this is a great time to start! Play against each other in a friendly competition that gets the adrenaline pumping or play as a team to foster trust and teamwork. Personally I advocate the latter because it feels like a relationship and a relationship is all about understanding and teamwork, never about competition. If you aren’t sure what co-op (cooperative) games to play, I recommend Stardew Valley–a casual and relaxing farming game where you run a farm as a team (you can also play solo though). You can grow vegetables and fruits, raise livestock, go fishing, mine ores, and even get married to each other (or other characters in the game). The graphics are retro and charming. The music is relaxing. All in all, it’s a great game to spend time with your partner.

Read next: 16 Long-Distance Relationship Gifts for Your Partner

10. Plan Your Outfits Together

Chances are you and your partner have been rotating the same outfits for months if not for years. Time for a little change. Take out everything from your closet. Throw away or donate unwanted old clothes. For the clothes that you’re keeping, add them to your weekly fashion roster. Not sure if a certain combination would work? Put it on and ask your date for their opinion. No peeping while you change though!

11. Plan Your Next Trip

Make it a couple goal to go on a trip together sometime in the future. It doesn’t have to be a grand trip. A short getaway to a nearby town when your partner is coming over to visit is just as great when you’re in love. Brainstorming and discussing which cities to visit can be a fun thing to do with your date too. Once you’ve narrowed down to a few options, it’s time to do some research on the internet. Ask and share opinion on the tourist attractions. Is there anything particular that caught your eyes? Did you visit that city previously and have a vivid memory of what happened? This would be a great time to share.

Read also: 10 Long-Distance Relationship Problems & Fixes

What is your preferred long-distance virtual date with your partner?

Much has changed in the past few decades that make long-distance relationships less torturing. Before the internet was invented, couples are who were separated by distance could only “rely” on the snail mail–which wasn’t at all reliable– and phone calls that cost you a fraction of your soul to use. The advent of the internet age brought forth email and later on, webcam and VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) services such as Skype that provided free internet calls. Nowadays long-distance couples are only a few finger taps away from reaching their partner thanks to the prevalence of high-speed internet and smartphones.

Technology has made long-distance dating more enjoyable by helping lovers to stay connected. By utilizing your smartphone or webcam, there are many virtual dates that you can go on with your partner both at home and outside. In this article, we have shared more than ten virtual date ideas that make use of tech gadgets to make you feel more connected with your lover. Did you find any idea that you’re planning to try out?

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Technology has given us the gift of connecting with others from all over the globe. No longer limited by physical proximity, couples are finding each other and falling in love, without needing to be in person. This kind of relationship is wonderful, but it takes time, energy, and communication to work well.

Over time, these relationships may grow or shift, either together or apart. Distance is a real challenge, and it can be hard to process a significant relationship when there are limited, in-person consequences.

Detecting the Subtle Signs That A Relationship May Be Headed for a Breakup

When handling a potential breakup in person, there is generally some form of communication involved. You can gauge the health of your relationship from the little signals, such as the amount of physical time spent together, hanging out, or going on dates.

However, when the relationship is built online (we’ve come a long way from LDRs maintained through snail mail correspondence), things become much more complicated. Here are some signs that your relationship might be headed toward a breakup.

Your relationship may be in trouble if you experience one or more of the following symptoms.

6 Long-Distance Relationship Breakup Signs

1. They don’t return your texts
2. They ignore you on social media
3. They don’t have time for you 
4. “Nothing’s wrong”
5. They are increasingly unavailable

1. They won’t return your calls or texts

This is an obvious, early sign that something is wrong. Texting and calling are typically primary forms of communication in long-distance relationships. It’s worth giving your partner some space for a couple of days, and checking back in. The distance could have very little to do with you, and everything to do with that’s going on in their lives, but you won’t know until you hear from them directly.

If they’re still not responding after a few days, it might be time to send a more detailed message explaining your concerns, and requesting an update. When this happens consistently, it may or may not mean that he is cheating on you; but one thing is certain, his interest level in you and the relationship is very low and that a breakup is a possibility in the near future.

2. They’re opening up messages on social platforms, but not responding

Yes. Your partner is ghosting you. Social media provides us with rich, immersive ways to share parts of our days with others. We’ve been given an incredibly powerful tool, which can also misrepresent the truth in our own lives, and in the lives of others. If the two of you are consistently connected through social media and they are not responding or replying to messages like they normally would, consider reaching out through other methods, just to check-in. It could be something simple, or there could be a bit more to the radio silence. If your partner is ghosting you, or if you’re ghosting your partner, maybe that’s a sign that one of you isn’t as interested as the other anymore.

3. They’re not taking time to listen to your concerns

Healthy partnerships are built upon communication and trust. If your guy is not taking time to understand or listen to your concerns about your relationship, it could be an indicator that there are deeper, unresolved issues that need to be addressed.

Your partner might not understand how important this conversation or these concerns might be to you, so do your best to calmly explain why you’re feeling the way that you are. If things stay the way they are even after you try to approach the problem in a mature manner, chances are the other party is just not that interested anymore and that your relationship may be heading towards a breakup.

4. They are making you feel as though nothing is wrong

There are times where couples experience miscommunication, but in general, there are clear explanations as to why something may have shifted in your relationship dynamic.

Pay close attention to the way these changes are explained. Don’t allow someone to tell you that nothing is wrong, or try and convince you that you’re looking too far into something. Trust your instincts, and be willing to have a tough conversation if your concerns are not being addressed as they should be. Don’t allow your counterpart to gaslight you (convincing you of an alternate truth) and go with your gut.

5. They aren’t respecting your previously set boundaries

Boundaries exist to support the limits and comfort of each partner. If you’ve set boundaries in the past and your other half is not respecting those limits, ask them why. Those who push against boundaries are generally ones who will “suffer” from those limits being enforced.

No one should push you to do things that you don’t want to do. You should never feel pressured to send content or to do anything that makes you uncomfortable, for the sake of your relationship.

6. They are increasingly unavailable, with no explanation

Life happens, people get busy, work or homework piles up. But over time, if you’re noticing more significant spaces of unaccounted for time (entire evenings, days, weekends with no communication), it’s worth checking in to see what’s going on.

If no explanation is offered, share your concerns, and ask for some clarification or insight into how things are progressing. If they aren’t offering time and space to talk, or even just a simple, truthful reason why they’ve suddenly become unavailable, consider that there might need to be more serious conversations in the future.

You are worthy of love, thoughtful attention, and care in your relationships. Every relationship dynamic will look a little different, however, there are some standards you should uphold when building a long-distance connection. Take time to communicate and express your concerns; if things do end, remember that there are still so many bright things ahead, and that time is a necessary ingredient when mending a broken heart.

Articles about Long-Distance Relationship

1. What are some of the most common challenges in a distance relationship? If you’re starting a new LDR, or if you’re looking for ways to fix your problematic partnership, you will find this list of problems and fixes helpful.

2. Many LDR lovers are college students who are looking for ways to make their long-distance love work. Here is some advice for students who have to juggle both challenging college coursework and a distance relationship.

3. What better ways to keep you and your partner inspired than some beautiful and meaningful quotes about LDR? Check out these illustrated quotes that you should share with your SO.

4. Looking for a gift to surprise your boyfriend or girlfriend with? Check out these gifts that are perfect for LDR lovers.

5. Is the person you’re going to distance with your boyfriend? Whatever the occasion is, surprise him with one of these gifts for guys.

6. And if that special occasion is the V-day, here’s an LDR gift guide dedicated to Valentine’s Day Gifts.

7. Unfortunately, sometimes things won’t always work out the way you want them to be. When that happens, here are some tips on how you can break up with them gently.

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10 Best Long-Distance Relationship Boyfriend Gifts

Both Amazon and Etsy have some wonderful collections as far as the best long-distance boyfriend gifts go as. At least one of them in this list will be quite appealing to your guy. Below you will find 15 long-distance gift ideas and surely you will find one that is going to be the perfect match for your guy! Related: all long-distance relationship articles.

1. Couples Relationship Bracelet

If your boyfriend doesn’t live anywhere near you, and you want him to have a piece of you – and you want a piece of him, then this long-distance matching bracelet is the perfect gift. This product will always remind him that you are a part of him and it will also remind you that he is just a text or phone call away. Check out our couple’s bracelets post for more matching bracelets like this.

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2. Message In A Bottle

This long-distance boyfriend gift may be really small as far as size goes, but it is highly meaningful. What you will get with it is a list of 10 reasons why you love your boyfriend, 2 authentic maps that are vintage with a heart on there that indicates your cities, a tiny photo of your choice, and mini charms for admiration. You will also receive a magnifying glass that will show you the intricate detail of your tiny treasure. The glass bottle will also be included that is meant to hold everything with a no matter where charm attached to it.

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3. Long Distance Mug For Boyfriend

There is nothing better than a long distance coffee mug for your boyfriend. Imagine: every time he sips his coffee, he thinks of you. This ceramic white mug has a glaze finish that is flawless. And you can personalize the mug in any way you choose. This mug gift is a great one to get, and if you choose to purchase it, be sure to follow the directions on the site! Your boyfriend will love it.

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4. Engraved Rock For The Long Distance Boyfriend

This rock is perfect for your guy to carry around so you can be a piece of his heart all of the time. This beautiful engaged stone has golden writing with the phrase on it, “No matter how far you are, every day around the clock, always remember, that you are my rock.” This is a reminder to him how he is literally your rock and it is a perfect keepsake gift. Find this special long-distance boyfriend gift on Amazon.

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5. Letters to My Love

This romantic handwritten love letter will remind him that you are thinking of him all of the time. Included in this envelope love letter set are 12 letters that are composed of love notes that will remind him how much your relationship means to you. You can postdate each envelope, seal it with a kiss and a sticker so he can open each one on different days.

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6. Picture Frame

Nothing will remind your boyfriend more than a wooden picture frame with the wording I Love You More Than The Miles Between Us engraved on the side. And that will leave plenty of room for a picture of you or a picture of you and him together. That will most definitely remind him that your heart is with him even if you physically are not.

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7. Engraved Wallet Inserts

Your boyfriend that is living far away can be reminded of you every time he opens his wallet and sees the permanent etched engraved insert in there with romantic wordings that remind him that you are a part of him. This sentimental gift is ideal because he can carry it around with him in his wallet wherever he goes. And if he is missing you, he can just take the insert out and be reminded that you are still very much there.

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8. Custom State Keychains

If your boyfriend lives elsewhere, you can get matching keychains that are in the shape of the state, country, or anywhere you are living. And there are hearts that are all over the location of your choice. This is a great reminder that even though you are not physically there with him, your heart is.

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9. His and Hers Bracelets

This gift is perfect for him as this Universe stretch bracelet is masculine enough for the boyfriend to wear as it features gunmetal Hematite spacers as well as Hematite circle surrounding Saturn. And the girlfriend’s half is feminine which features a lovely gold plated Hematite spacers in addition to a gold-plated Hematite circle that surrounds Saturn. This is a perfect couple’s bracelet which he will love to wear.

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10. Silver Keepsake Love Tickets

These silver tickets are perfect for him and this keepsake gift is meant to last as it is of great quality, heavy weighted and embossed in a lovely way. With these silver tickets, the girlfriend can express her love to her long-distance boyfriend in a creative and fun way. These tickets can be redeemed for hugs, favors, dates, and other stuff. This is another reminder that her heart is always with him and this can be found on Amazon.

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Which long-distance gift do you think your guy who is not living anywhere near you, or is deployed will absolutely love?

There is something in this list that he will love, and you will be glad to have gotten him because it will mean so much every time he looks at it. That is because he will not be able to help but to think of you when he has that gift that he is carrying with him all the time or keeps it by his bedside. Eventually, remember that you and he will be together physically.

Long-Distance Relationship Articles

• Long-Distance Boyfriend Gift Ideas {This Article}
• Long-Distance Relationship Gifts
• Valentine’s Day Long-Distance Boyfriend Gifts
• Long-Distance Relationship LDR Quotes
• Long-Distance Relationship Advice for College Students
• Common Long-Distance Relationship LDR Problems & Fixes
• Long-Distance Breakup: How-To

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Common Long-Distance Relationship (LDR) Problems And How To Fix Them

When two people who live in places distant from each other start dating, or when one of them has to move somewhere far, a long-distance romantic relationship begins to blossom. When I was a kid, my father had to go abroad because of his job. I saw the challenges that he and my mom had to go through. But their relationship survived so yours can work, too!

We are lucky enough to live in a digital era where we can communicate easily through Skype or Facebook. Gone are the days of suffering from expensive long-distance calls, going to the post office, and having to wait for many days to receive a letter from someone stationed overseas.

Related: Long Distance Relationship Advice for College Students

Yet with all of the technological marvels the world currently offers us, one thing remains true to the core: Technology can’t make up for everything. Long-distance relationships still pose challenges, and it’s up to you and your partner how to make things work out.

Will your relationship come out stronger despite the distance between the two of you? Here are some common problems found in long-distance relationships and how you can deal with them.

1. No Physical Contact

This tops the list because everyone in a long-distance relationship sees it as a challenge.

You will be missing his comforting hugs when you feel down, the way he pats your shoulder for a job well done, or how he holds your hand tightly as you walk around the park. It is hard not being in the presence of your special someone, and it hurts.

The fix: Take your LDR as a new opportunity of seeing your partner in a way that does not simply rely on the physical aspect. You can get to know him more and see how he reaches for his hopes and dreams. Try to avoid thinking that he is not with you now, but instead, be hopeful and prepare for the day you will see him again. Get each other a matching pair of couple bracelets as a stand-in for each other’s physical presence.

2. Constant Jealousy

Getting jealous is normal in a relationship. The problem arises when it becomes overwhelming.

It could be due to another girl, a friend, or even a pet you think your man is giving too much attention to. Sadly, this jealousy can be more intense especially when your partner is far away from you. You will tend to overthink things, call or text him all the time, and get jealous over innocent posts in social media. However, please take note that too much jealousy can break your relationship.

The fix: Express what you truly feel, but do so in a careful manner. Tell your partner that there are certain things making you jealous, and ask him if he can try to avoid those things. Don’t force him though. Additionally, you can work on your own insecurities. Increase your self-confidence and accept that your boyfriend is not your property.

3. Different Schedules

Distance and Time is a killer combo of a problem for couples in long-distance relationship.

You’re lucky if your partner only lives in a different state because him living in a different time zone is a bummer. Living in different continents is worse as you might just be starting your day, while your partner is already ending his, or vice versa. Add to that your different work or school breaks, hobbies, and sleeping preferences.

The fix: Schedule your time with each other. This may sound monotonous, but it works. Find a time when you and your partner are both free and make it a priority to call each other during that period. If you two are too busy, devote this time to focusing on each other, without any distractions. Keep yourself inspired with one of these quotes about long-distance relationship.

4. Missing Him A Lot

This issue is related to the previous one. Since the time you virtually spend with your partner can be limited to a few hours or even minutes per day, you will surely miss him a lot. This can be very challenging but with the right coping mechanism, you can get over it.

The fix: Keep something that belongs to your partner. It could be a piece of clothing or a symbol of your love. Don’t forget to put his picture in a frame, too. By doing these, the pain of missing him will eventually subside. You can spice things up by sending each other postcards or gifts from time to time. This way, you two will always be reminded of each other.

5. Various Misunderstandings

All couples have fought at one point in their lives. But it gets harder when you are far away from each other because you cannot simply run to him and hug him when you fight. Arguing also gets harder as you cannot see each other’s facial expressions in real-time. Chances are, one of you will hang up when an argument heats up quickly.

The fix: Communication and understanding are the keys to solving this problem. You are each other’s confidants, so you know each other well enough to understand what you two are going through. When you feel like your boyfriend’s getting mad over something little, take deep breaths and do your best to understand him. Ask him what’s bothering him and avoid saying things that might make the argument escalate.

6. Boring Conversations

The longer you spend time away from each other, the more not so interesting conversations you’ll have. After all, talking is the main thing you do with your partner in an LDR. Uninteresting conversations can manifest because it mainly consists of what you did during the day. There might also be a point where the fun stops and you do not know what to say next. Hence, the dreaded awkward silence.

The fix: Try to expand the topics you talk about. You can go outside at night and tell him how much you like the full moon, or how you cooked your dinner today. Tell him the funny things which happened during the day, no matter how small they may seem. You can also play games or sing to him (try to hit all the notes though) during a video call.

7. Trust Issues

They say that a relationship can’t work out without trust. This is true but it gets more difficult when you just started being in an LDR. Distance can make feel paranoid about what your partner is really doing while you’re away. You have doubts about whether your lover tells you the truth all the time. This is normal, especially for a relationship bound by geographical limitations. However, a lack of trust is a relationship red flag and can be toxic to your relationship.

The fix: Try not to be paranoid all the time. Do not let that paranoia make you stalk or smother him. If your partner does not give you reasons why you shouldn’t trust him, then you have to take a leap of faith. The more you believe in your relationship, the more relaxed you will be.

8. Growing Apart

Another problem of being in an LDR is the tendency of the couple growing apart. Sometimes, this happens without a couple noticing it. It can start as small as not replying to text messages, or canceling video calls. Then, it becomes bigger and before you know it, the relationship is over. You are both hurt and blame it on the distance between you two.

The fix: You have to make sure that your relationship is founded on strong ground. Many people in a long-distance relationship grow apart because they do not know themselves that well. So allow yourself and your partner to know yourselves more. Go to the mall alone or find new hobbies. Acknowledge that you are two different people in your own right. That’s totally okay because being in a relationship means that you are two whole individuals, who happen to be right for each other.

9. Occasional Loneliness

Imagine this: Valentine’s Day is coming up. Your partner is a thousand miles away and that makes you feel alone.

You cannot go on a date nor exchange gifts in person. That is understandable, but you cannot let it break your spirit.

The fix: Spend time with your family of friends instead during special occasions when your boyfriend is not around. Sprinkle that loneliness with positivity. Take it this way: You now have extra time to spend with other people you love, which allows you to grow not just as a girlfriend, but as a family member and a friend as well.

10. Lack of Intimacy

The last but not the least is the issue of intimacy. Intimacy plays a key role in the sustenance of a strong relationship. After all, you are sexual adults who crave intimacy at times. However, being intimate is not that conventional for people in an LDR.

The fix: Be open about your sexuality. If you want to be intimate with your partner, you can send him an intimate text, and a flying kiss or a virtual hug during a video call. If you want to take it up a notch, there’s always room for pictures and costumes (wink). Lastly, get him a naughty gift to remind him of you.

What is the biggest problem you face in a long distance relationship?

An LDR is not for the faint-hearted. It is a test of true love between two people who are willing to choose each other despite the continents and oceans between them. When your love is real, nothing can separate you.

Long-Distance Relationship LDR Articles

1. 12 Long-Distance Relationship Gifts
2. Long-Distance Relationship Boyfriend Gifts
3. Valentine’s Day Gifts for Long-Distance Relationship Boyfriend
4. Long-Distance Relationship Quotes
5. Long-Distance Relationship Advice for College Students
6. 10 Long-Distance Relationship Problems & Effective Fixes (This Article)
7. How To Break Up With Someone Long-Distance

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Being in a relationship with someone isn’t something you can schedule. You can plan out ahead of time like you’re sure you’re going to meet your future partner after college, but what if that’s not the timing for you? It happens. Love knows no boundaries. So, it doesn’t exclude the fact that you and your partner are going to different colleges, miles away from each other.

Related: 12 Long Distance Relationship Gifts

Can You Make a Long-Distance Relationship Work as Two College Students?

The question is, can college students in long-distance relationships make it work? The answer is yes. It’s a bold statement to say so, but it is possible with the help of these little things.

College is a reality far fetched from the hallways of high school. It’s all about being independent, meeting a diverse group of people, exploring your talents and skills, and studying for your future. Hence, it will require a lot of time and effort from you. From putting up all-nighters for exams to joining clubs to make your stay in college worthwhile – you’d need to be good at balancing things out.

So, the best thing you could do about it is talking to your partner about your plans and your schedule. Let them know how busy you’re going to be for the rest of the day or how demanding a task could get so they could understand where you’re coming from. Some people have mistaken their partner’s coldness towards them, when in fact, they’re just busy! Set aside a convenient time for you to talk and check up on each other.
Another possible problem is the distance. Sure, it’s not that easy to book a ticket or schedule a weekend off from school. But both of you have to compromise. You can take turns visiting each other’s campuses or even just as simple as virtual dating through FaceTime. The most important thing is that you shouldn’t let the distance get the best of your relationship.

Related: Best 10 Long Distance Relationship Quotes

Lastly, there’s trust. It’s the foundation of any relationship, may it be a long-distance one or not. Without complete faith in your partner, there’s no way your relationship could grow. Talk to your partner about your friends, where you hang out and what you usually do with them so at least they feel like they’re still a part of your life even though you’re far away from each other.

There may be a lot of negative feedbacks from keeping a long-distance relationship while you’re studying in college but think of it as a chance for you to grow. It’s your chance to find out who you are as an individual, and the same goes for your partner. In the end, if it works out well, it’s then you can combine your dreams and start your life together.
Yes, you can handle having a long-distance relationship. As long as both you and your partner are willing to work with those three components – time, distance, and trust – your relationship can stand the test of anything you can ever imagine.

Long-Distance Relationship LDR Articles

1. 12 Long-Distance Relationship Gifts
2. Long-Distance Boyfriend Gifts
3. Valentine’s Day Gifts for Long-Distance Relationship Boyfriend
4. Long-Distance Relationship Quotes
5. Long-Distance Relationship Advice for College Students (This Article)
6. 10 Long-Distance Relationship Problems & Effective Fixes
7. How To Break Up With Someone Long-Distance

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Gifts For Long-Distance Relationship Couples

1. Couple Keychain
2. Box Sign
3. Couple Bracelets
4. Matching Pendant Necklaces
5. Earphones
6. Wallet
7. Backpack
8. Funny Boxers
9. Winter Gloves
10. Love Jar
11. Aluminum Bangle
12. Morse Code Bracelet
13. Deployment Necklace
14. Long-Distance Relationship Keychain
15. Star Map Gift

1. Couple Keychain

Keychains are great at preventing your keys from going missing. They are also nice little decorations for your backpack. The keychains that we’re recommending below come in a matching pair — one for your boyfriend and one for you. They are the perfect reminders of the love and intimacy the two of you share, despite not being able to be together all the time. Check out this collection of couple keychains for more ideas.

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2.  Box Sign

A 3″ x 3″ box sign that keeps on giving. Besides excellent craftsmanship and appealing retro design, what convinced us to recommend this decoration piece is the message that it carries: I can’t say I love you enough, so this is your reminder. When you’re not around him, this will be the little portal that whispers love in his ear.

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3. Couple Bracelets

Handmade personalized couple bracelets are an awesome way to keep a connection between you two. These bracelets are handmade. You can choose to have your names or initials engraved on the aluminum discs, as shown below.

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4. Matching Pendant Necklaces

Your love will always be meant for each other no matter how big that distance is, just like these matching pendants. They’re independent and self-sufficient on their own, but when they’ll always be the perfect match for each other. The guy pendant is black and has a tribal influence; The girl pendant is silver in color and is a heart shape. The words I love you appear on both pendants.

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5. Earphones

Does your boyfriend have a pair of wireless earphones? If he doesn’t have one, he will be genuinely surprised when you get him one this Christmas. The Anker Soundbuds are excellent Bluetooth earphones that many people have tried and love. It claims to provide 7 hours of playtime on a single charge. It comes with customizable earbuds — there are different sizes of earbuds that you can choose from. Its in-ear hooks provide a comfortable and tight fit — a must if you’re using this for sports.

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6. Wallet

Wallets are a necessity for many people. It’s an effective way to keep your cash, cards, and other small documents. This quality leather wallet from Tommy Hilfiger is a two-fold pass-case wallet that is durable and stylish. On top of its elegant looks, it’s multilayer design offers RFID blocking which protects against malicious wireless access of your cards in the wallet.

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7. Backpack

The Herschel Heritage a modern urban backpack that is inspired by alpine bags. Its diamond-shape lash tab (the thing that looks like a pig nose) is a fashion signature. Chances are you have seen on Instagram or in a fashion magazine. It’s no the biggest backpack out there, but it’s pretty sufficient. It can fit a 15″ laptop with ease, together with a water bottle and other necessities.

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8. Funny Boxers

It’s important to keep each other entertained when you’re in an LDR. Send some love and fun to him with these funny boxers with cute cartoonish graphics. Click on the images below for even more designs.

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9. Winter Gloves

Winter gloves are a practical gift if your boyfriend is in one of the states where it snows like there’s no tomorrow during Winter. Designed for biking use, the stylishness and insulation rating of these Andyshi gloves is off the chart. Its unique design allows you to use your smartphone without hindrance.

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10. Love Jar

This love jar is a glass jar full of love messages. There are around 30 love messages in the jar in total. Think of it as a love reserve for your boyfriend. This love jar comes in handy when he desperately needs your love, but you’re out of reach.

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11. Distance Sucks Aluminum Bangle

Distance does suck and with this bangle that will be made known as it says Distance Sucks. Each of the bangles is hand stamped and are 6 inches around, 9 mm in thickness, and is made with 12 Gauge Thick Aluminum which means it will last for a long time. It can be bent in order to be the perfect fit as well.

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12. Morse Code Bracelet

Some guys have an affinity to morse codes and why not give your long-distance boyfriend a gift that fits that! How about a morse code bracelet that would mean your custom message would be on his bracelet? The bracelet is made with a silk cord that is 6 inches long, and the bracelet itself is made with gold and silver. It is made to last and he will love it forever. This Etsy gift is another ideal one for your long-distance guy.

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13. Deployment Necklace

Is your military boyfriend having to be deployed? Then you will want to make sure that he has this special necklace and charm. He can hold it to his heart when he is away and missing you. This will make him realize that your heart is not anywhere away from him even if you physically are. You can customize it with anything you want, and this is a great Etsy gift for military couples.

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14. Long-Distance Relationship Keychain

This is a great long-distance boyfriend gift as it is a keychain that features a 1-inch aluminum disc, a 1-inch round keyring, a 1-inch suede leather tassel, and, the keychains are hand stamped. This keychain can be the perfect going away gift, as well as for couples who are living in different states. Your boyfriend will love this gift from Etsy.

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15. Star Map Gift

This unique long-distance gift for your boyfriend is one that he will love. This is a personalized star map that is printed on real wood. All you have to do is provide the Etsy seller the date and location of a night that changed your life, whether it is a first kiss, first date, or first anniversary. They will look up the actual view of the sky that had appeared on that night and will print it out, and place it in the wooden frame. If you feel inspired by the stars, you might be interested in checking out these zodiac gift ideas too.

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What do you think?

Did you find anything useful from this gift guide? Do you have anything to add or share with us?

Long-Distance Gifts: Relationship Enhancer

Shopping for a gift for your special someone can be a really fun experience. Getting a gift that will surprise him and make him happy (and perhaps dance around a little bit like a little boy) is tremendously satisfying.

When you are in a long-distance relationship you don’t get the privilege of surprising him face-to-face. But don’t let that stop you from getting him a good Christmas gift.

In this gift guide dedicated to all LDR lovers, hopefully, you have found some gift ideas that will remind him of you always. Most of these gifts are shipping friendly, so you can have it shipped to you for you to add some personal touch before sending it to your boyfriend without having to burn a hole in your pocket. Also, they’re affordable — perfect for students and fresh graduates.

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10 Long-Distance Relationship Quotes that Will Melt Your Heart

1.   “Love is the shortest distance between hearts.”

2.   “I’m jealous of people who get to see you every day.”

3.   “True love doesn’t mean being inseparable; it means being separated and nothing changes.”

4.   “We are the perfect couple, we’re just not in the perfect situation.”

5.   “Love knows no distance”

6.   “Distance means so little when someone means so much”

7.   “We are so close yet so far”

8.   “Love will travel as far as you let it. It has no limits.”

9.   “I’ll hold you in my heart till I can hold you in my arms”

10.   “Distance isn’t an issue because in the end, I have you.”

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Discover the cutest Valentine’s Day gifts for your boyfriend or husband whom you are in a long-distance relationship with. Find the best Valentine’s gift that reminds your man of you — no matter where he is.

The special day that celebrates love and affection is the perfect excuse for you to get sentimental. Here are some long-distance relationship gifts that will help deliver your love to your guy.

What I Wish For You Love Journal

What I Wish for You by Me is a fill-in-the-blanks book for you to write down your hopes and dreams for him. Simple and deeply romantic. It does require some effort from you, but the result is a unique love journal not found anywhere else in the world. I’m sure he’ll be touched by this thoughtful gift.

Message in a Bottle

Send a memorable missive to him who is far away. Write love messages on the colorful paper scroll and keep it in the bottle. The love notes will help remind him of you even if you’re several thousand miles apart.

Meaningful Pendant Necklace for Long-Distance Lovers

A vintage-inspired pendant necklace that is so much more. It is a portal of love for two people who are in love with each other despite the distance. It says “love > distance” on the pendant which means love is greater than love. The pendant is 1 inch in diameter and is topped with solid bevel glass. It comes in two variants: bronze (shown below), and nickel. See also: Heart Pendant Necklace Collection.

Gifts so naughty a good girl like you can only dare to peek through your fingers.

Do Me in Every Paw-sition Naughty Greeting Card

Valentine’s Day greeting card got dirty. Do Me in Every Paw-sition is a funny and naughty greeting card that is perfect for naughty adults who enjoy a good dirty pun. It is an excellent way for couples to flirt over the distance. Remind your partner: why isn’t he spending Valentine’s Day with you anyway?

Netflix and Chill Naughty Mug

Some people are into sexting. That’s great but words are abstract and digital words? Even worse. Step up your long-distance flirting game with a flirty coffee mug. Let’s Netflix n’ Chill is a not-so-subtle coffee mug to invite your partner over and get it on.

I love your pen*s chocolate

It’s getting really hot in here! Our list just got from naughty to explicit. This is a limited edition handmade chocolate. Show your man some love — in a language that he speaks.

Keep your man accessorized and properly covered. These fashion items are not to be missed.

Timex Wristwatch

Digital sports watch from Timex. Obviously not a dressy watch, but it’s perfect for everyday casual wear thanks to its ruggedness. A must-have for a sports-loving outdoorsy boyfriend. But this is not a watch that limits itself — it can work equally well for guys who like to spend quality time inside the house too.

Lacoste Sleep Pant

Something practical for him – a comfy and stylish sleep pants made from 100% cotton. Featuring Lacoste‘s signature croc print with drawstring closure and patch pocket. Good quality, soft, breathable.

Hands With Heart Vintage Art Print

This lovely art print is light so it’s easy to mail to where he lives. The print features two hands holding a red heart, like both of you are holding tight to the love between you. This piece is created using an antique dictionary page from the early 1900s. It looks artistic, cool, and absolutely charming.

Himalayan Salt Lamp

Bring some peaceful energy to his living space with the help of a Himalayan natural salt lamp that eminates warm orange light.

Why so serious? Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to have some childish fun. These are some funny gift ideas that you shouldn’t miss.

Funny T-shirt

These cute couple shirts are super awesome. The funny graphics and bold statements are sure to warn off anybody from stealing your love. They says “Property of my girlfriend” and “Property of my boyfriend” respectively. Hilarious and fun.

D*ck > Pizza Funny Keychain

Ok. This is a naughty idea again but it’s pretty funny too. You know how almost everybody loves pizza? Yes, pizza is super popular and well-loved but guess what, BF? You, the GF (or the wife) love his d*ck more than pizza! Can you believe that? I can’t. That’s why it’s funny I guess. Either way it’s a good self-esteem boost for most guys. By the way, you’ll probably love these matching couple keychains too, be sure to check them out.

Matching couple stuff that exist in pairs. Discover awesome couple gifts that are matching in design or some other ways.

Coffee Mug Set

Coffee mugs for happy couples. One for him and one for her. Made of ceramic. The mugs say “Let’s have coffee together for the rest of our lives”,  just like what you wish to eventually end the long distance and stay close to each other.

“Raining Love” Pillowcase Set

Pretty pillowcase for your loved one. Adorable graphic, bright colors. One of you and one for your man. A romantic Valentines Day gift for long distance relationship.

Couple Initials Matching Bracelets

Unique jewelry for you and him. Get your very own personalized couple bracelets that have been engraved with your and his initials. There’s more! Between your initials there’s also a heart shape which signifies undying love. Now isn’t that swweeett?

See also: 20 Matching Couple Bracelets You’ll Absolutely Love.

Food and Snacks: Chocolate and Candies for Foodies

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Because love doesn’t fill your stomach. Chocolate and other snacks for emergencies (read: every day).

Russell Stover Valentine’s Day Assorted Fine Chocolate

Does your man like chocolate? Do not trust a man who dislike chocolate. This V-day special assorted fine chocolate in a heart-shape box from Russell Stover is the best way to find out if your man is, in fact, trustworthy.

Lindor Valentine’s Day Assorted Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate truffles and coffee are the best match made in heaven. But these truffles perfect just by themselves. Exquisite. Delicious. Salivating. Even if he doesn’t drink coffee, he will finish these Lindor chocolate truffles in three days or less.

Not Beef Jerky – Chicken Bites

The best non-beef jerky. Ok these are chicken jerky / chicken bites and they are super savory and super delicious. Meat loving guys will love this snack.

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4. Long-Distance Boyfriend Gifts
5. Long-Distance Advice for College Students
6. 10 Long-Distance Relationship Problems & Effective Fixes
7. How To Break Up With Someone Long-Distance

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