Long Distance Relationship Ideas- Is your relationship in a long distance situation? Are you finding it hard to keep the spark alive? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Long distance relationship are tough, but they’re even tougher if you don’t know how to do them correctly. With this guide, you’ll learn how to stay committed and focus on keeping your relationship alive even when all the miles separate you. In this blog post, we’ll give you some tips to help make things a little bit easier for you and your partner. So read on and enjoy!
Tips to Keep The Spark Alive In A Long Distance Relationship
Long distance relationships can be difficult. Some say they are extremely difficult, but I would contend that it depends on the couple involved and their willingness to work things out. Though the prospect of a long distance relationship seems daunting or even impossible at times, it is completely doable for those willing to put in the effort and energy into making it work. The following is a list of ten tips for long distance I have learned from my own experiences as well as from observing other couples in long distance relationship:
1 . Keep your options open. It’s human nature to want certainty – we want things to go a certain way so badly that sometimes we’ll ignore big warning signs just because we’re too afraid of losing hope to see them for what they are.
2. Keep the big picture in mind at all times. If you have your eye on staying together long term, then you need to keep both of your best interests in mind when making decisions – not just what is best for one person, but what is best for the two of you as a team. Compromises must be made constantly, and that’s okay.
3 . Don’t get lazy about communicating with each other. Many couples let the more frequent form of communication between them become texting or single sentence emails, but this can lead to misunderstandings because tone of voice isn’t present to help clarify meaning. When things get difficult or challenging, make sure you are still talking regularly so that nothing falls through the cracks.
4 . Find time for each other in your days, even if it’s only a few minutes here and there. When you’re apart, you need to make more of an effort to be intentional about spending time together – whether that is physically or virtually. I can’t stress how easy it is to let our daily routines take over and forget the reason we are doing what we do in the first place. If long distance isn’t a temporary thing, then you have to make room for quality time with your significant other every day.
5 . Turn your phone into your friend sometimes. There will be times when all you want to do is talk with each other but physical distance won’t allow for it at that moment. That is when your phone can serve as a tool to keep the connection strong. It’s also nice for talking about what you would be doing if you were together right then – sharing what you are up to in that moment brings you closer.
6 . Keep sex alive by texting each other sexy messages throughout the day. Nothing will make your significant other miss your touch more than letting things get too far away from real life contact. You can even send them pictures or videos of yourself doing something especially for them – it will keep them thinking about you and wanting to share their own experiences with you soon!
7 . Do small things throughout the week to show how much you care, like sending flowers or leaving little notes around where they work/live/study. It’s those lovely little reminders throughout the week that let your partner know you haven’t forgotten about them and you are still thinking of them as a priority.
8 . Flirt as much as possible, even in text messages. On a day when you are feeling lonely, you can make things fun by flirting with your partner. There is no reason to take the fun out of flirting when you can do it virtually! Emoticons can help 🙂
9 . Spend time with each other’s friends-but don’t forget to spend time alone together too! Your best friend will want to celebrate with you when good things happen in your life (and they’ll be happy for you when tough things happen).
If they’re really your BFF, then they won’t mind sharing some quality time with your significant other when they visit. However, you need to spend some time alone with each other too – it is important to always have private time just for the two of you. If you’re spending every moment in a crowd of people then you are missing that special connection that comes from just the two of you doing something together.
10 . Make your relationship about so much more than physical intimacy! Your relationship needs more depth than sex if it’s going to last past this temporary separation. Keep things interesting by talking about future goals, reminiscing on past memories, and finding new ways to grow closer emotionally while physically apart.
Long Distance Relationship Ideas
Long distance relationship ideas, specifically for couples in long distance relationships, are essential to make your life together easier. Here’s a list of some practical ideas that any couple can use, whether currently in a LDR or not.
01) Keep each other informed about your daily routines
In a long distance relationship, if you both work 9-5 jobs and live the same lives every day, chances are you may forget to tell each other what you did during your day. To avoid this happening, try setting up a system where you regularly send short messages (called “snaps”) updating one another on what happened throughout your day; it doesn’t have to be long – just three sentences at most will suffice.
02) Use technology
A lot of the glue of a relationship is in the day-to-day minutia, and with technology, you can share that in real time, instantaneously, with photos, texts and FaceTime. There has been an explosion of apps created for use in long distance relationship, so take advantage of them! The more you use technology to stay in touch, the easier it will be for you both.
03) Skype each other
Skype is an app that allows users to make video calls; it’s great for staying in touch with one another when apart – and even makes it fun (you can see your partner’s face when they’re telling you about their day). Be sure to use this app often or other similar ones to stay connected when you are in long distance relationship! Facetime calls at the end of a long day could be great way to stay connected all the time.
04) Send care packages
A great way to show your affection in long distance relationship is by sending your partner little parcels every once in awhile. They don’t have to be big or expensive – just something small (like nail polish or candy) is enough. It will make them feel very special when you might not have any reason to pamper them but you still do it. This shows how much you care about them.
05) Hold Skype dates
As mentioned above, Skype is great for staying in touch with your partner when you are in a long distance relationship. To make it more interesting, set up a regular time to talk online – maybe once or twice a week? Make sure to stay accountable, and use this time wisely!
06) Plan an adventure together
This should only be done if both of you are free at the same time. Plan something small but memorable that you can do together (even just sitting down and talking counts!). Be sure to take pictures during this activity, as it will make your life easier when trying to recall memories later on.
07) Keep track of important dates/days
There are certain days you should be aware of during a long distance relationship, and it’s important to make sure you don’t forget any of them!Â
08) Send “I love you” pictures
Send each other pictures of yourselves (or anything else that reminds you both of your relationship). It can be something silly or sweet – just send anything that makes the other person miss you more!
09) Set up reminders in your phone for updates on your partner’s life
Make sure to set up a reminder with a certain frequency so that when a birthday comes up, you don’t forget about it! Use technology to your advantage. Technology is a blessing for people who are in long distance relationship.
10) Have a TV Night Together
For some people, spending time on the couch with their partner is more than enough; if it’s important for you to spend time together despite being apart, then set up a scheme where one of you will watch TV (or whatever show your partner wants) and send each other updates/pictures along the way. It’s free and easy!
11) Send pictures of yourself doing your interests
No matter if you’re in long distance or not, it is important that you send pictures of you doing things to you partner. You can share photos with the tap of a button. It can be something as simple as sending pictures of yourself reading or writing – anything that makes the person feel like they’re still involved in some aspect of your life. If you love photography, why not make this into an opportunity? You can take interesting photos during any activity or event, whether local or long distance.
12) Make your own calendar
Everyone has a mobile phone, so it would be smart to make a shared calendar on there where you both write in the same colour every day you talk. Do this for about three weeks and it’ll become a habit! This way, you will instantly know when something is going down.
13) Speak up!
When out with friends, family or co-workers (who aren’t aware of your relationship status at the time), don’t beat around the bush when they ask how many boyfriends/girlfriends you have; say proudly that you’re in a long distance relationship and trust me – they’ll respect you for it. It sounds cheesy but if someone truly cares about your happiness, they will want what’s best for you.
14) Play Online Games Together
Another great long distance relationships idea is playing online games together. This is a great way to bond because you get to play something fun while learning more about each other! It’s also a lot of fun, so consider this if your relationship thrives on being playful.
15) Try video chats instead of voice chats
On a day when you feel along, call up your partner and talk to them. Video chats are much better than voice chats because you can see your partner’s face while talking to them – it seems like the person is actually there with you. Voice chat is good too, but try not to use that as your primary method of communication unless necessary (e.g., when travelling or in an emergency).
16) Make time for entertainment!
Don’t lose touch with what makes you happy – watching movies together, playing games, listening to music – whatever it is that you enjoy doing together, do it! This doesn’t have to be a scheduled thing; it can happen spontaneously after a phone call or before/after a chat.
17) Start a book club
As per research, long distance couples tend to have same level or even more satisfaction than couples who are geographically close. So, if you want to make your long distance work, try spending more time together with your partner. For this starting a book club together can be a good idea. Book clubs are so much fun because you can share opinions with your partner and bond over books! You don’t have to read the same book, either.
18) Create a wishlist of things you want/need for your relationship
Everyone has different needs in a relationship but the most important is the need for support. Why not create a list together and see how many items you can tick off? It may seem silly at first but if it reminds you to be grateful about what’s going on between the two of you, then why not give it a shot? There may also be some items that would make life easier.
19) Take Virtual Vacation Snapshots
If you two are planning to take a trip together, consider doing it virtually first! Take pictures of where you’re visiting and send them to each other along with brief descriptions of what you see/feel. You can use this method for anything from travelling to the mall or going out for dinner. It may not be as good as being there in person, but it’s a start…and this way, you get to know more about your partner without having to be physically present.
20) Share Recipes
Being in a long distance relationship can be hard so why not make it easier by cooking together? It’s fun, simple and you get to eat the delicious food you created as a couple. You can take turn hosting or just cook separately and then share your dishes with each other.
21) Create personalized love coupons
Everyone loves vouchers and getting things for free – why not create them yourself? Take photos of anything that reminds you of your partner (e.g., his/her favourite snack), put it together in a jiffy and send it off to the person! They don’t have to be physical photos; they could be digital drawings too if that’s more convenient. All better if you both like doodling. If done right, long distance relationships can be fun.
22) Create a bucket list of things you want to do together
If you feel the need to make the most of your time together, create a bucket list and plan activities that are fun for both of you. It’s easy if it’s something physical (e.g., climbing Mount Everest), but if it isn’t – like skydiving or visiting an art museum – then why not treat each other to new experiences?
23) Curate a Special Songs playlist
Another great idea for people who are in long distance relationships is curating a special songs playlist. You don’t have to spend hours on this one, just create a playlist together of songs that remind you of each other. It can be silly or serious – whatever works!
24) Have film nights!
Movies are an awesome way to bond with your partner because they let you see his/her perspective and feelings on situations. Plus, it’s fun! Try watching movies on Netflix since it’s available in most countries around the world; if not, there might be local movie streaming sites where you live. Just make sure you watch something awesome together (or send links to each other).
25) Exercise Together
This is always good for both of you whether you’re fit or slightly flabby; it helps clear the head. If you’re not into working out together, then why not set an alarm for your partner to do some pushups or a walk at a nearby park?
26) Work on a Hobby Project Together!
If your hobby is cooking and your partners is making music, then how about trying to cook new recipes together on Skype every day? You can learn from each other and bond over food – who knows, maybe one of those dishes could become famous one day…
27) Swap Superhero Identities!
Sometimes it feels like you have super powers when you’re in a long distance relationship because you have to mentally connect with someone who’s miles away from you. Why not give yourselves new identities and responsibilities? For example, one of you can be Batman and the other Robin. You get to be a crime-fighter while your partner helps out from his/her super home…oh wait! That sounds like a new profession actually. Hmmm…
28) Create a Personalized Book
You’ve got many books at home that reminds you of great memories or gives you inspiration but why not create one yourself? You can do it digitally by sending links to each other with drawings, photos, poems – whatever! Then print them out and stick them in a book. It’ll be something personal that’s useful too.
29) Send Flowers
Everyone loves getting flowers so if either of needs some cheering up, send beautiful flowers to remind your partner how much you care about them. Plus, most countries allow people to send flowers without worrying too much about customs laws.
30) Set up a blog
This might take some time but creating a blog with all the best (or worst!) things that happen in your relationship will be fun and it’ll provide tons of memories for both of you. It doesn’t matter if it’s rarely updated; just having someone document memorable moments is special enough!
31) Play 10 Questions
This game is simple but you get to learn a lot about your partner through the fun questions he/she asks. Think of 10 questions about yourself and ask them one by one over Skype or another online chatting service. If you need some help, let us know in the comments.
32) Play ‘two truths and a lie’
All good dates involves playing games and getting to know each other so why not play two truths and a lie? You can both take turns in answering three statements but only pick two out of the three because one will be false. It’s great for seeing how well you know each other…you might even learn something too!
33) Send Funny E-Cards
Instead of sending your partner romantic e-cards, you can send funny ones instead. They might be corny but they help break the ice and make your partner laugh – it’s easy to do for both of you too since most sites like this one are free!
34) Cook Together
It doesn’t matter which country or continent you’re in; cooking is awesome because you get to spend time together while showing each other how awesome (and silly!) you are. It might take some time if Skype isn’t working out but surely spending hours with someone special is worth it?
35) Write a Story about Your Relationship
There are lots of good things when you’re in a long distance. One of the greatest benefits is that you do a lot more talking and learning about each other, since you spend more time having conversations than you might if you were sitting side-by-side watching Netflix, or out running errands or doing activities together. This is awesome right so why not try writing your story?
You can actually write pieces of the story and send it to each other or you can try writing a paragraph together – whatever works best. It might be hard at first but soon, you’ll get used to it…or maybe even turn it into a book! Writing a story to your partner telling them everything you miss about them will make you to even more closer than ever.
36) Play Zombie Games!
Zombie games are awesome because your partner doesn’t have to be in the room with you. Just choose a game that’s easy enough for both of you and then guide your character while narrating what he/she sees, hears and feels. It’s super fun and it’ll help strengthen your bond no matter how far apart you are from each other.
37) Take a Creative Break
Creative breaks don’t always have to be about drawing or writing! You can do pretty much anything as long as it’s fun and doesn’t involve staring at a screen. Why not take a break from technology by going outside, taking a walk or even going for a picnic with your partner?
38) Send Personalized Illustrations
Another way to keep spark alive is by sending personalized illustrations. If you’re both artists, why not draw pictures of the most memorable things that happen in your relationship? You could also personalize some characters from popular children’s stories or make characters from scratch – whatever is fun for both of you! Then send those drawings via email, text message or postcards. It’ll be awesome to look back on them years later…isn’t this something worth fighting for?
39) Create Personalized Ringtone and Text tone
You’re basically paying for a personalized ringtone and text tone; what’s not to like about that? You can find tons of websites offering free tones with your name or even something as simple as your partner’s voice saying “I love you.” All it takes is a little bit of research and your very own personalized tones will be yours!
40) Call Your Partner on Their Birthday
This might sound obvious but making those birthday calls aren’t always easy. If there are time differences, then you’re going to have some trouble staying up-to-date with the latest news but if you’re determined enough, then you’ll definitely pull through. Make this birthday special by calling them on their special day!
41) Go For a Drive
Sitting in a dark room while staring at a screen isn’t always healthy. You can still spend time with each other on Skype but why not explore the great outdoors together by go on a drive? If you’re both on separate sides of the world, then this is going to be quite an adventure…or maybe even an epic road trip! Just make sure that it’s safe and available where you live.
42) Read Your Partner a Bedtime Story
Showing to your partner how much you love them has never been easier with bedtime stories! Not only does it show your partner that you care but reading them a story will let them sleep peacefully – no more nightmares about zombies or vampires!
43) Online Games, Online Games and Online Games!
I can’t stress this enough: online games are awesome! There’s a huge selection of them available nowadays so it doesn’t matter what your partner likes to play. Whether they’re into RPG, simulation, card games or even just puzzles, you’ll definitely find an appropriate game that’ll keep both of you busy for hours on end. Just make sure that the game won’t turn into a problem if one of you gets addicted to it…that’ll be all kinds of trouble.
44) Play Some Music Together
Playing music is an unforgettable experience; not only does it strengthen your bond but it also relieves stress and helps you feel all kinds of emotions. There are an endless amount of songs out there so it’ll be easy to find music that both you and your partner will enjoy. You can even try composing a song together…it sounds scary but the outcome is definitely worth it!
45) Send Small Notes of Appreciation
Sometimes your partner might feel like they’re not doing enough for you which is nothing but a lie! Make sure that they know that they’re appreciated by sending small notes of appreciation every now and then. You can leave them inside their book, on the mirror or even just inside their shoe! They’ll appreciate knowing that you think highly of them.
46) Buy Some Presents to Cheer Them Up
Lonely times will come so give your partner something to cheer them up with presents! Send some flowers or chocolate boxes or buy some new books for both of you or even better…go together and pick something out yourself. It’s never wrong to show how much you love someone…isn’t this what matters?
Final Words
So there are your go-to tips for long-distance love. To keep things interesting in your long distance, it is importance that you find ways to keep yourself connected throughout the time. In this blog post, we’ve shared the tips for those who are in long distance and wants to keep their spark alive.
There are times in long distance relationship, when you might want to talk about important things, see each other, meet each others friends and family but couldn’t do it because of the distance. But with the hope to see each other, supporting and building your partner, you can easily work on your long distance relationship.
When you and your partner decides for long distance and are willing to keep the spark alive, your long distance relationship will feel like a closed one. For long distance, one of the important thing is that both of you are willing to work for it.
Well, I hope you liked reading about some of the long distance relationship ideas that we’ve shared and hopefully they helped you find ways to keep your long distance relationships alive. It’s hard work but it’ll be worth the results.
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