How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a Long Distance Relationship
Are you in a longd istance relationship, or can’t be with your significant other this Valentine’s Day? The big day of love is approaching, and you may wonder how to celebrate. Our creative ways to show love long distance can fill the gap when you can’t be together.
Long Distance Relationship Valentine’s Day Ideas
Valentine’s Day is the beacon of everything about romance and love. However, just because you can’t be together doesn’t mean you must miss out.
Our Valentine’s Day ideas for long distance relationships are filled with sweet things to do from afar.
Creative Ways to Show Love While in a Long Distance Relationship
From Valentine’s Day gifts to cute surprises for long-distance boyfriends or fiancés, spending time together when you’re apart, celebrating February 14th, is a great way to show you care. Take a peek at our creative ideas.
1. Have a long-distance movie date night.
You don’t have to be in the same room or country to enjoy a movie night together! You can use Skype or FaceTime to watch your favorite movie.
Alternatively, consider using a streaming service that allows simultaneous viewing. That way, you aren’t a few seconds behind one another. Plan the perfect experience by getting snacks and popping popcorn. Spend the evening watching a movie together.
2. Schedule a faraway video dinner date.
Plan a Valentine’s Day dinner date while you’re away from one another. Cook together over video and prepare a meal to enjoy together. Consequently, you can also order in!
Light candles and set your camera across the table. Sure, it’s not as nice as holding hands. However, you can still enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner together when you’re not there in person.
3. Watch a sunset or sunrise together.
The rising and setting of the sun encourages romance. So, get a blanket and head outside with your phone.
FaceTime or talk on the phone while watching the sky together. If you’re in different time zones, share video feeds to watch the sunrise or sunset at the same time.
It takes some planning, but creating romantic memories will be well worth it.
4. Create Valentine’s Day surprises.
You can still show your sweetheart affection by exchanging long distance gifts.
Have presents sent to each other’s door, or order their favorite meal to be delivered at dinnertime. Or put together a long-distance care package for them.
You might be unable to cook their favorite meal or share a box of chocolates. However, you can send things. It’s one of the most creative ways to show love while in a long distance relationship.
5. Share chocolates at the same time.
Order the same chocolate box for you and your sweetheart. Then, go through the box and try out the different flavors together.
And, no, this isn’t cheesy. Banish the thought! Enjoying a box of chocolates with the one you love is a fun experience. Plus, you get all the chocolate, which is a nice bonus.
Sometimes, not having to share is the ideal gift for a long-distance boyfriend or fiancée. It’s also a great activity if you’re unsure what to send on Valentine’s Day.
6. Send a personal surprise.
You can send them something from you while you can’t be there in person. Doing so will keep you at the top of their mind.
Something as simple as a favorite shirt or hoodie would be sweet. Or send a sample of the perfume you use daily—scent is a strong trigger for memory.
These can be great ways to stay close when you’re far apart. Coming up with gifts for long-distance relationships can be difficult.
7. Handwrite and mail a letter.
Grab a pen and paper when you’re short on money, or when you have everything you need. Alternatively, you could use personalized stationery or a cute Valentine’s Day card.
Craft a Valentine’s Day letter; sometimes the simplest gifts are the most heartfelt. Please don’t feel you must spend a lot of money to make it count.
These ideas will inspire you, no matter the reason you’re apart this Valentine’s Day. Keep the romance alive this February 14th.
Just because you aren’t in person doesn’t mean you can’t have a great day. Long-distance relationships require a bit of extra TLC, but it’s all worth it.
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Oh my gosh these are just the sweetest ideas! I love the idea of watching the sunset or sunrise together.
The first year of my relationship with B was long-distance and I remember that first Valentine’s Day so vividly. He had to work, but when he got home, we Skyped and watched Spy Kids haha. We wanted a fun, cheesy throwback film to make us happy because we were so sad being apart. But it was special and I’ll never forget it. I love your ideas so much!
I love all of these great ideas for Valentines! My husband and I aren’t long distance, however I love writing love letters. It’s so romantic!
These are such sweet ideas! I am married now and not long-distance but I feel like we could still do some of these (handwritten letters, for example!)