If you and your bae are in a long-distance relationship, you know that it takes extra effort to keep your connection strong and the spark alive.
Sure, texts and calls help, but when you cannot go on regular dates like going for a walk or grabbing drinks, you may feel frustrated. When you have a long-distance relationship – be it by quarantine or time zones – it is important that you are focused on finding romance, even if it is in unconventional, small ways.
Here are some date ideas all of which you can do virtually. These long-distance dates will help you strengthen your bond from afar and even help you appreciate your next reunion (in real life) even more.
Send a care package
Mail your partner a customized care package to show you are thinking of them. We have some ideas for you: You can surprise them with a boozy delivery, then order the same for you and “meet” for a drink over Skype.
Or you can get creative and send a themed vacation box. For example, if you have been dying to go visit Hawaii together, send a package containing sunglasses, a lei, a recipe for the cocktail Mai Tai, and a cocktail umbrella. Then enjoy your virtual “vacation” together, and start planning your next (real) getaway.
Make playlists for each other
Making mixtapes was the most romantic thing you could do in the 90s, so this is a 2020’s version of that. Services like Spotify and Apple Music let you make and share playlists.
Put your partner’s favorite ballads, the one inside joke song, the songs that make you miss them, and some new songs you know they will like and have a virtual listening session.
Start a book club
Okay, this will be a two-person book club, but who cares? Pick a book that you will both like and read it at the same time. Most importantly, choose a date to finish it by, and have a virtual book club discussion (wine and cheese optional, but highly recommended).
Reading a book “together” will require dedication and it will provoke in-depth conversations throughout.
Watch the same TV show
This is Netflix and chill but from afar. We advise you to download Netflix Party, which allows two people to synchronize their accounts and watch something simultaneously.
Watch each episode together so you can send texts in real-time. Fun! Okay, and if you are up for it – you can have a little ‘chill’ time afterward. Yes, we are talking about sexting, or if you are braver – masturbating simultaneously on Skype.
Motivate each other to exercise
And sweat! You cannot be gym buddies, but you can sign up for the same virtual working out or yoga sessions. That would be a real motivation!
Send sexy texts
Okay, this is a must when you have a long-distance relationship! Spark the flame from afar with some hot stuff via text, leaving no detail out about how you want to rip their clothes off right now. And yes, you can include seductive photos, but just remember the internet is permanent. Instead of sending nudes, you can strip a little while having your date on Skype, as we mentioned.
Arrange a fancy date night
Sometimes, being all dressed up is a fun way to remind your partner how good you look. Put on your finest outfit, and have a virtual dinner. Set the mood with a lovely playlist, lots of candles, and a wine or champagne.
Stargaze
You are under the same sky with the same stars and that is pretty romantic. Sit outside, get your boo on the phone, and enjoy the constellations together. Looking at the sky and the same stars will make you feel closer.