

{"id":37772,"date":"2019-05-13T11:10:16","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T11:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=37772"},"modified":"2025-12-29T07:23:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T07:23:49","slug":"long-distance-relationship-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/long-distance-relationship-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Long Distance Relationship Activities to Do With Your Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-115127 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Long-distance-couple-video-call.png\" alt=\"Long-distance couple video call\" width=\"804\" height=\"536\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being apart from the person you love can feel strangely quiet; mornings stretch longer, nights feel heavier, and even small moments are missed more than expected. Still, distance doesn&rsquo;t have to mean disconnection. With a little creativity, shared time can exist across screens, time zones, and busy schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long calls, silly texts, planned surprises&hellip; they all become tiny bridges that keep hearts close. Long-distance relationship activities can turn ordinary days into something meaningful, reminding you that love isn&rsquo;t measured in miles but in effort.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&rsquo;s about finding comfort in consistency, laughter in unexpected places, and reassurance in knowing you&rsquo;re still choosing each other, every single day&hellip; even from afar!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-do-activities-help-in-long-distance-relationships\"><\/span><b>How do activities help in long-distance relationships?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Activities of long-distance relationships involve creating shared experiences despite physical distance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"research_highlight\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A research paper published in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/etd.ohiolink.edu\/acprod\/odb_etd\/etd\/r\/1501\/10?clear=10&amp;p10_accession_num=osu1176761101\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2007 <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">states that intimate partners maintain relational continuity across time and space by using various communication and maintenance strategies; stronger continuity links to greater closeness and less loneliness, even when physically apart<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They keep communication meaningful, reduce emotional gaps, and help partners feel involved in each other&rsquo;s daily lives, not just updated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Please note:<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, remember that consistency matters more than perfection. Long-distance relationship Activities don&rsquo;t need to be grand; small, regular efforts are often enough to keep love steady, warm, and reassuring&hellip; even from miles away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15-long-distance-relationship-activities-to-do-with-your-partner\"><\/span><b>15 long-distance relationship activities to do with your partner<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance can limit touch, not connection. Finding what activities to do in a long-distance relationship helps turn everyday moments into shared experiences, keeping conversations lively, emotions steady, and love feeling present&hellip; no matter how far apart you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Gifting each other surprise deliveries<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be it a sweet cake or an awesome dinner package or anything that reminds of your partner, everyone loves surprises. Think of something amazing for your partner and send it to them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make him a long-distance relationship bracelet that he can carry throughout the day, and whenever he looks at the bracelet, he&rsquo;s reminded of you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wporg-box\"><div class=\"\"><span class=\"wporg_heading\">RELATED READING : <\/span><span class=\"wporg_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/gift-ideas\/long-distance-relationship-gifts\/\" title=\"30 Long-Distance Relationship Gifts Ideas\">30 Long-Distance Relationship Gifts Ideas<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><b>2. Play games<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for something much more interactive, try playing<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/long-distance-relationship-games\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long-distance relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> games online against each other. Multiplayer games like Warcraft or Second Life tend to put extreme interest in players.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Play online games with your boo, make lists of your future plans together, and plan your favorite destinations to visit. This is one of the best long-distance relationship activities to pursue.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>3. Start watching web series or TV shows together<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how to keep things interesting in a long-distance relationship? Just because you both don&rsquo;t live together doesn&rsquo;t mean you can&rsquo;t enjoy some sweet TV time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick your favorite show that you both are dying to see, plan some days in the week, sit and watch every episode together, and have a discussion about it.&nbsp; This could be one of the long-distance relationship activities that is easy and practical to pursue.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>4. Send letters to each other<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115126\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Long-distance-love-letters.png\" alt=\"Long-distance love letters\" width=\"804\" height=\"536\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surely technology makes interaction easier, but nothing beats an old-fashioned love letter. In the world of real-time communication, long-distance relationship activities such as writing a letter may look foolish, but they have an old-world charm to them, and besides that, the anticipation of the process makes it even more thrilling.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write cute letters and lovely postcards to each other.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wporg-box\"><div class=\"\"><span class=\"wporg_heading\">RELATED READING : <\/span><span class=\"wporg_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/communication\/communication-advice-for-long-distance-relationships\/\" title=\"15 Practical Advice for Long Distance Relationships That Truly Work\">15 Practical Advice for Long Distance Relationships That Truly Work<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><b>5. Romantic texts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Romantic things to do for your boyfriend long-distance online include sending each other saucy texts. If you&rsquo;re feeling a bit saucy, there is no need to be shy about it. Feel free to send saucy texts to your partner. It will not only flatter them but will also make them think of you all day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Such long-distance relationship activities not only help you stay in touch, but they also help you fulfill each other&rsquo;s sexual needs without actually being present.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Decide on a comfortable time and tone in advance&mdash;playful, flirty, or romantic&mdash;so both of you feel relaxed, confident, and excited, rather than caught off guard.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wporg-box\"><div class=\"\"><span class=\"wporg_heading\">RELATED READING : <\/span><span class=\"wporg_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/hot-romantic-text-messages\/\" title=\"150+ Best Hot Romantic Text Messages for Her\">150+ Best Hot Romantic Text Messages for Her<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><b>6. Video calls<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another sweet thing couples can do is make surprise video calls. This era has the best options for anyone for video calling. There are many long-distance relationship activities you can do online, like playing games and taking personality quizzes with each other.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other things to do in a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/intimate-in-a-long-distance-relationship\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long-distance relationship over Skype<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include drawing challenges, telling your daily stories, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Set a rough call window and a shared activity in advance&mdash;like a game or quiz&mdash;so surprise calls still feel thoughtful, not disruptive, and both of you can be fully present.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>7. <\/b><b>Write a shared journal or document<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeping a shared space for thoughts, memories, and feelings helps you stay emotionally in sync and understand each other better over time.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a shared document or app where you both write weekly entries, messages, or reflections, and read them together during a call.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wporg-box\"><div class=\"\"><span class=\"wporg_heading\">RELATED READING : <\/span><span class=\"wporg_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/romance\/5-tips-on-creating-romance-in-a-long-distance-relationship\/\" title=\"6 Tips on Creating Romance in a Long-Distance Relationship\">6 Tips on Creating Romance in a Long-Distance Relationship<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><b>8. Plan a surprise visit<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal gift you can give them is a surprise visit.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"research_highlight\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A research paper published in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/interpersona.psychopen.eu\/index.php\/interpersona\/article\/view\/3647\/3647.html#:~:text=Surprises%20might%20also%20function%20as,%2C%20%26%20Bothma%2C%202015).\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Interpersona<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">states that positive surprises in romantic relationships strengthen emotional bonds, increase relationship satisfaction, and make partners feel valued by showing care, attention, and thoughtful effort.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing&rsquo;s better than an unexpected view of your favorite person in the saddest of times.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Work together with your partner&rsquo;s best friend and plan a visit and surprise them<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>9. Ask questions you have always wanted to ask<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a ton of questions you can ask your partner: what&rsquo;s the best dream they have ever had if you can change one thing in life, what would it be? And many more exciting questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your partner to do the same thing and discuss those questions. Such long-distance relationship activities help you know more about each other and get you closer.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create a shared list of thoughtful or fun questions beforehand and choose a calm time to discuss them, so the conversation feels meaningful, unhurried, and emotionally safe for both of you.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wporg-box\"><div class=\"\"><span class=\"wporg_heading\">RELATED READING : <\/span><span class=\"wporg_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/relationship-questions\/\" title=\"205+ Questions to Ask in a Relationship for Deeper Love &#038; Trust\">205+ Questions to Ask in a Relationship for Deeper Love &#038; Trust<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><b>10. Cook together virtually<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-115125\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Virtual-cooking-date.png\" alt=\"Virtual cooking date\" width=\"804\" height=\"536\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cooking the same recipe together can feel surprisingly intimate, even from miles away. It gives you a shared routine and something fun (or funny!) to bond over.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Pick a simple recipe in advance, share the ingredient list, and set a video call where you cook step by step together.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"wporg-box\"><div class=\"\"><span class=\"wporg_heading\">RELATED READING : <\/span><span class=\"wporg_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/couple-cooking-together\/\" title=\"The Top 11 Benefits of Couple Cooking Together\">The Top 11 Benefits of Couple Cooking Together<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<h3><b>11. Create a shared playlist<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Music carries emotions when words fall short. Sharing songs helps you feel connected to your partner&rsquo;s mood, memories, and thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Decide on a theme&mdash;love, nostalgia, or &ldquo;songs that remind me of you&rdquo;&mdash;and keep adding tracks weekly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>12. Plan future dates or trips<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talking about future plans or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalcommons.usu.edu\/cgi\/viewcontent.cgi?article=1688&amp;context=fchd_facpub#:~:text=First%2C%20communication%20strengthens%20couple%20relationships,get%20to%20know%20each%20other.\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">date nights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> keeps hope alive and gives both of you something to look forward to. It reinforces the idea that the distance is temporary.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use a shared note or app to list places you want to visit, dates you want to celebrate, and things you&rsquo;ll do when you reunite.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>13. Read a book together<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reading the same book creates a calm, intellectual connection and sparks deeper conversations beyond daily updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Choose a book you both enjoy, set small reading goals, and discuss chapters during weekly calls.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch this TED Talk by Dr. Andrea &amp; Jonathan Taylor-Cummings, relationship experts, who share daily habits that build trust, emotional safety, and long-lasting relationships.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o4Y5Mr8rZ9A?si=M-JAL1r92b3OIWPu\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">&#65279;<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>14. Send voice notes<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing your partner&rsquo;s voice can instantly reduce loneliness. Voice notes feel more personal than texts and can be replayed anytime.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make it a habit&mdash;morning wishes, bedtime messages, or spontaneous &ldquo;thinking of you&rdquo; recordings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h3><b>15. Celebrate small milestones<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From work achievements to personal wins, celebrating small moments together strengthens emotional intimacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to plan:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mark dates on a shared calendar and plan a small virtual celebration, like a call, toast, or handwritten message.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Love-beyond-miles\"><\/span><b>Love beyond miles<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distance can be challenging, but it also teaches patience, trust, and creativity. Small efforts&mdash;shared routines, thoughtful surprises, and meaningful conversations&mdash;can make love feel steady even when miles apart.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-distance relationship activities aren&rsquo;t about filling time; they&rsquo;re about nurturing connection, reassurance, and emotional closeness. When both partners show up consistently, the relationship grows stronger, deeper, and more resilient.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With care, intention, and a little imagination, distance becomes just another chapter in your love story&hellip; not the ending.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being apart from the person you love can feel strangely quiet; mornings stretch longer, nights feel heavier, and even small moments are missed more than expected. Still, distance doesn&rsquo;t have to mean disconnection. With a little creativity, shared time can exist across screens, time zones, and busy schedules. Long calls, silly texts, planned surprises&hellip; they all become tiny bridges that keep hearts close. Long-distance relationship activities can turn ordinary days into something meaningful, reminding you that love isn&rsquo;t measured in miles but in effort.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s about finding comfort in consistency, laughter in unexpected places, and reassurance in knowing you&rsquo;re still <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1419,"featured_media":115127,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[2515],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37772"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1419"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37772"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37772\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":115131,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37772\/revisions\/115131"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/115127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37772"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37772"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37772"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}