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Date Ideas for Long-Distance Relationships
Long-distance relationships can be a challenge, they can be tricky and hard to maneuver, but with a little creativity, you can still keep the romance and passion alive if you want to, even when you are miles apart thanks to things like technology, whether it is video chatting, texting or just talking on the phone these additional date ideas will help you feel closer to your partner while having some fun along the way. These 27 Date Ideas for Long-Distance Relationships will help you keep that fire burning!
1. Virtual Movie Night
You can choose a movie you both want to see, start it at the same time, and video chat while you watch it together. You can even make popcorn and snacks to enjoy together. There are different ways you can do this you can just have them sync at the same time which is a lot of work lol, or you could use Skype or Zoom or any platform and share screens, and don’t forget to share sound too and just relax and enjoy.
2. Cook Together
Find a recipe you both want to try and cook it together over video chat. It’s a great way to bond and share a meal, even from afar. Cooking is always fun so why not do it together? Now here is how you make cooking together fun, have a glass of wine and a lil mood music in the background, and wear something nice and sexy. You know make it fun!
3. Play Online Games
There are plenty of online games you can play together, like Words With Friends, online chess, or even virtual reality games. You can find these games using different consoles or even just from your phone or PC. This is of course for the game lovers or if you just want to challenge each other for the fun of it.
Online Gaming Websites
There are many online gaming websites where you can play games with your partner. These are pretty simple idle-like games. Some of these games include:
These websites have a variety of games, from puzzle games to action games. You and your partner can choose a game that works for you both. If you are like me though you can opt for Online Multiplayer on the PlayStation.
4. Write Love Letters
Take some time to write heartfelt love letters to each other, and then exchange them over video chat or by mail., but not just that you should read them aloud to each other. Yea, I know this one may seem a bit corny but it can be fun. It is also a great way for you guys to express certain things that you may find a bit more difficult to say. Amazon has some nice Open When letters which are great to use too.
5. Have a Virtual Happy Hour Date
Make your favorite drinks and have a virtual happy hour together. You can find a video on YouTube get the things you need and just have a happy hour or happy hours lol however you see fit and just enjoy each other’s company and talk. You can even play drinking games and try out cocktail recipes and mixes.
6. Take a Virtual Tour
Since the pandemic there are museums, art galleries, and many other attractions that are now offering virtual tours online. Many famous landmarks and tourist attractions offer virtual tours that you can experience together. For Example I know the Bronx Zoo in New York offers a virtual tour and many other places as stated before and doing activities like these are great date ideas. Thanks to Virtual Reality too they have even more immersive experiences available.
Virtual travel is a fun and creative way to connect with your partner, even when you’re far apart. By trying out these date ideas, you’ll be able to create lasting memories and strengthen your relationship.
7. Have a Games Night
Now for this one, I am not talking about video games, I am talking about some good old school Snakes and Ladder, scrabble, and other popular board games, even card games too like Solitaire and Freecell. Play your favorite board or card games together over video chat. You can even make it a double date with another couple.
Traditional Games with an Online Edition
If you prefer traditional games, there are many that have online versions available. Here are some of the classic board games that you can play online:
- Monopoly
- Scrabble
- Chess
- Checkers
Playing these games online can be just as fun as playing them in person. You can even use video chat to see each other’s reactions and make it feel like you’re in the same room.
8. Take an Online Class
The best way to grow with someone is to learn new things together. Find something that you both are interested in and would love to know more about or do better in, then take that class together. It could be cooking, dancing, learning a language anything just make it happen – together. This is maybe one of the best date ideas for long-distance relationships.
9. Go on a Virtual Scavenger Hunt
You see they do these little games sometimes in Instagram lives you can do it too with your loved one. To make it even better make them go looking for some risque items you know. Create a list of items to find online or around your home, and see who can find them all the fastest. Again you want to make it fun so you can even add to it that they may have to do certain actions whatever it is, the goal is to have fun with each other and laugh. Make sure this one is on your list for date ideas for long distance.
10. Have a DIY Date
This right here is something I would love to do, maybe not virtually though but I do know that it is on the list of date ideas for long-distance relationships. Choose a craft or home improvement project to tackle together over video chat. It’s a great way to bond and be productive at the same time.
11. Have a Karaoke Night
Sing your hearts out together over video chat. Now you would never get me doing this one because I can’t sing to save my life, but if you are a musically inclined couple then by all means go for it. You can use youtube to find the music and lyrics, so get your favorite song playing and rock out! They also have apps and websites you can use also.
More date ideas for long-distance relationships…..
12. Send Care Packages
Put together care packages for each other and send them in the mail. You can include each other’s favorite snacks, books, or other small gifts. It may not even be a care package but it could just be a nice gift and you guys make opening it a whole date experience so you can see the reactions and more.
13. Plan a Future Trip
Man, I am such a planner by heart, I plan down to the food I eat for the week, so planning a future trip is an amazing date idea. Start planning your next trip together, even if it’s just a dream for now. Research destinations, activities, and accommodations together and get excited about your future adventures. This can be really fun if you both love travel and adventure.
14. Have Discussions
I know, this may not sound ‘datey’ but having heavy and fun discussions about things you read, watched, or saw can make for some interesting conversations. You can choose a book to read together and discuss it over video chat. Or watch a video on YouTube or a reel on Instagram and just sit and talk about it It’s a great way to share your interests and learn something new.
15. Go For a Virtual Walk
Get fit together by taking a walk at some time of the day together, walk and talk about how your day was.
16. Have a Picnic
Making your favorite picnic foods and having a virtual picnic together is another one of the date ideas for long-distance relationships because you can do this either indoors or outdoors and remember to make these fun so have music and great food, wine etc. You can even set up a picnic blanket and enjoy the outdoors from your own home or you can decide to go somewhere far and have the adventure together but in separate locations. Great date ideas for long-distance relationships so far, right???
17. Watch the Sunrise or Sunset
All you have to do for this date idea is set your alarms and choose to watch the sunrise and sunset together over video chat. It’s a lovely and romantic way to either start or end your day.
18. Have a Spa Day
Take care of yourselves by having a virtual spa day together. You can go at the same time and do different activities in real-time with video chat on and just enjoy being pampered while at the same time being in each other’s company.
19. Play 20 Questions or Similar Games
Get to know each other better by playing 20 questions over video chat. You can ask each other anything, from deep philosophical questions, silly hypotheticals or steamy questions.
20. Have a Dance Party and Watch A Virtual Concert
Dance together to your favorite songs over video chat. You can even make a playlist of each other’s favorite songs. This one is a bit corny but again it can be fun depending on the type of couple you are and if music and dancing are your thing then let why not let loose with your love. This you can also do with other couples.
21. Take Fun Quizzes like Personality Tests or Love Language Tests
Take a fun quiz together and discuss all your answers over the video chat and see if they were right, or if you agree or disagree with them, this can be fun and again bring you closer as you get to know and understand each other a lot better.
22. Have a Virtual Date Night
Literally make the effort, dress up, and have a virtual date night together, cook dinner and place it at the table with your video chat in front and have your partner do the same. You can have dinner, watch a movie, or even dance together, get your mood light, music, and everything. Have fun with these date ideas.
23. Play Truth or Dare
Get to know each other better by playing truth or dare over video chat. You can ask each other revealing questions or give each other silly dares. Your choice.
24. Have a Photo Challenge
Take photos of your day and share them with each other over video chat or just by sending the photos. You can even create themes or challenges to make it more fun.
25. Watch a Sporting Event
Choose a sporting event to watch together over video chat. You can cheer on your favorite team and enjoy the game together. This my friends is for sports lovers, if you know you don’t like sports please do not punish yourself for the sake of date night lol.
26. Make a Bucket List
Make a bucket list of all the things you want to do together in the future. It’s a great way to dream big and plan for a future together. This is always fun and you also get to learn more about your love in the process.
27. Sexting and Phone Sex
Yep, I said it, this is another way to keep things hot and steamy. With the distance in between you have to remind your partner about what they are missing so this is a great date idea, or more so part of the date itself lol you decide. This may probably be the best date idea from this list.
Conclusion
Being in a long-distance relationship isn’t always easy, but these date ideas for long-distance relationships can help keep the romance alive and help you to have some fun along the way. Whether you’re cooking together, taking virtual tours, or playing games, there are plenty of ways to stay connected and show your love.
Remember to communicate regularly and make time for each other, even if it’s just for a quick video call or a love letter. With these date ideas for long-distance relationships, you and your partner can create happy and memorable moments together, no matter the distance. So, pick a few ideas, get creative, and enjoy your time with your loved one! Maybe I will update the list or make a new list of more date ideas for long-distance relationships in the future.
For Christmas here are some dates ideas from this same list that fit the season.
I do hope you found these date ideas for long-distance relationships helpful. Don’t forget to share it with friends and loved ones who you know may need it.
As you do these activities I would love it if you could share them with me in the comments below or send me a quick message on Instagram. Also if I did leave out some fabulous date ideas that you know about please let me know and I will add them to the listing.
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