

{"id":56580,"date":"2020-10-26T11:47:54","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T11:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/?p=56580"},"modified":"2023-12-01T10:46:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T10:46:37","slug":"make-him-feel-special-in-a-long-distance-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/make-him-feel-special-in-a-long-distance-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Ways to Make Him Feel Special in a Long Distance Relationship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-56584\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ways-to-make-him-feel-special-in-a-long-distance-relationship.jpg\" alt=\"Women Giving Flying Kisses On A Laptop While Video Chatting\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-distance relationships are hard to maintain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Psychologist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/experts\/mert-eker\">Mert &#350;eker<\/a> says that<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Contrary to popular belief, the biggest challenge in long-distance relationships is not physical distance but impatience. You should learn to be patient and spend the time you are away productively for your relationship to continue and thrive.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With limited physical presence, you have to rely on one&rsquo;s mental presence and keep the relationship going through chats or voice calls. Above all, time plays a pivotal role in a long distance relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You both have to accommodate yourself with each other&rsquo;s availability and schedule. Things turn hard when you both are in a different time zone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to make your long-distance boyfriend happy is the most common question every girl has.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, to sort things up, listed below are some of the romantic things to do for your boyfriend long distance. These <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/tips-for-long-distance-relationships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tips for long-distance relationships<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will ease up things a bit and help you strengthen your relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Relive the pre-technology romance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&rsquo;ve read established writers, you would realize that they&rsquo;ve put stress on letter writing. The reason is when you write a letter, you channel your thoughts and put all your emotions into it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While writing, you think of your boyfriend and express your love for him.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likewise, when the reader reads it, they can feel the emotions flowing through the words on a piece of paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, consider letter writing if you wonder how to show him you love him long distance. Your boyfriend will not only love these letters but will also keep them safe to read whenever they&rsquo;re feeling lonely or missing you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>According to Psychologist &#350;eker<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>If you are going to keep up with the romance of the pre-technological era, you can also use visuals. For example, you can send a photo of your boyfriend in the letter that will have an impact as much as the lines you will write, and that will relieve your boyfriend&rsquo;s longing for you a bit. Thus, it will serve as a special gift to keep.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><b>2. Consider writing a surprise email<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think that writing the letter is too much hassle for you and you&rsquo;re not able to maintain it properly, consider writing surprise emails. This is one of the best romantic things to do for your boyfriend in a long distance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For sure, you must have decided to exchange emails regularly, but just dropping an email wishing them a good day might bring a smile to your boyfriend&rsquo;s face.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men are not good with expressing emotions, so you have to take up the task seriously. You&rsquo;ve to lead it with such romantic letters and exciting emails. So, this is one of the cute things to do for your boyfriend long distance and express your love towards him.<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/tips-to-writing-an-amazing-love-letter\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 Tips on How to Write a Love Letter<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<p>If you want to write about love, you should watch this video:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aNUgznlcg6g\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. End of the day call<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As much as you want to have an end-of-the-day call, he wants it too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To call at the end of the day and talk about how the day went is one of the sweet things to do in a long-distance relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, he will feel you&rsquo;re close to him, and the love for you will be alive in his heart. Leaving your boyfriend unattended for longer days might make him feel insecure, and things might turn nasty. So, to avoid it, make sure that you have a constant call with him at the end of the day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Get into random sext with him<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sex conversations excite a man, and it&rsquo;s a universally known fact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if you&rsquo;re wondering how to make him feel loved long distance, get involved in a sex text or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/341670787_It's_Just_Practical_The_Benefits_and_Barriers_of_Talking_to_a_Partner_about_Sexting\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sext to excite him and make him feel loved.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&rsquo;re physically there, having sex is relatively easy, but keeping your man deprived of it in a long distance might lead to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/solutions-for-8-common-relationship-issues\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">complications in a relationship<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, getting naughty and having sext can fill in the gap and keep the excitement alive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As per Psychologist &#350;eker<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>One of the most important expectations in a romantic relationship is sex. It will not only strengthen the emotional bond between the partners but will also help the spouses to desire each other constantly. Of course, in long-distance relationships, this situation can be problematic. Therefore, sexual intimacy can be achieved in long-distance relationships with the help of technology. Partners can use arousing messages or visuals to fulfill the sexual desire. Such pleasant and teasing activities are also suggested in sexual therapy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><b>5.<\/b> <b>Send some surprise gifts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people struggle to find the answer to how to show him you love him in a long-distance relationship, and the answer is simple, surprise him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, men also love surprise gifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They might not express it, as they&rsquo;re not very good at expressing it, but they feel loved and good when they get romantic gifts. How to make him feel special in a long-distance relationship?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send him surprise gifts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get personal or write a heart-touching inspirational message for a long-distance relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember those special dates and ensure he gets surprise gifts on those dates. Also, you&rsquo;re free to send out long-distance relationship surprises randomly without any occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-67723 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/long-distance-relationship-sex.jpg\" alt=\"Shy girl looking at laptop\" width=\"804\" height=\"305\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>6. Share some comic or goofy pictures of you<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Undoubtedly, your pictures will bring a smile to his face, but your goofy or comic pictures will make him laugh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the sweet things to do for your long-distance boyfriend is to share your goofy or funny pictures with him so that he has a great smile on his face. Besides, he can look at them whenever he misses you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>7. Some social media PDA can do<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to make your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/316462471_Long-Distance_Dating_Relationships_Relationship_Dissolution_and_College_Adjustment\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long distance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> boyfriend happy? Share some PDA over social media.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some might not approve of PDA, but a healthy PDA is suitable for your relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PDA demonstrates that you are deeply in love with each other, and it brushes away all the speculations that might appear due to your long distance relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, don&rsquo;t hesitate to display some social media PDA. However, ensure you don&rsquo;t overdo it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>8. Consider meeting him once a while<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter how strong your emotional connection is, the physical connection is needed to strengthen it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to make him feel special in a long-distance relationship?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider meeting him once in a while, whenever possible. Make the most of these meetings. Arrange a date or go out on a short vacation. Just spend time with each other. It is one of the sweet things to do in a long-distance relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>According to Psychologist &#350;eker<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Long-distance relationships provide a better understanding of the value of time spent together. As physical distance gives partners the opportunity to miss each other, the value of the relationship is felt more when they are together, and these times become more special and meaningful. Although the distance gives emotional depth, getting together physically can be a good opportunity for maintaining longing and romantic memories.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/ways-to-have-a-quality-time-with-your-partner\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11 Ways to Have Quality Time With Your Partner<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>9. Arrange for a video date<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think you both cannot meet sometime soon, plan for a video date. Make this special. Make it memorable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These small moments are worth cheering for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&rsquo;t let distance come in between your boyfriend and you. Be creative on such dates and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/love\/how-to-express-your-love\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">express your love<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-54995 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/image.marriage.com\/advice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/tips-to-keep-long-distance-relationships-alive-during-covid.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful, Happy, Young Woman Throwing Red Heart-shapes In The Air, Sitting On The Bed\" width=\"804\" height=\"350\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>10. Dress up<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you know that there will be frequent video calls or dates, you might want to consider dressing up.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When he watches you in those dresses, he will be compelled and impatient to come back to you. How presentable you are is always important.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>11. Watch movies together<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decide a day and time once a month and have a movie night date. Be on call and pause when you want to make a comment or remark. It will make you feel closer than ever. It is undoubtedly one of the sweetest things to do in a long distance relationship.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If someday you can&rsquo;t join the party, you should leave love and trust messages in a long distance relationship for him.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>12. Just say it<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes bigger things con be done by simplifying things and thoughts. Rather than dropping hints here and there, go to people directly and have a conversation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nothing beats an honest compliment. Express yourself and find that most people are as insecure as you about these feelings. It shows you love him, and distance can&rsquo;t come between that love.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><b><i>Related Reading: <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriage.com\/advice\/relationship\/how-to-compliment-a-guy\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Compliment a Guy- 100+ Best Compliments for Guys<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/pre>\n<h3><b>13. Create a romantic playlist<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember back when mixtapes were a charm? Well, music hasn&rsquo;t lost its touch of love even today. You can make a unique playlist on Spotify and share it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include some songs that bring back the good memories you spent together and some that you really want to dedicate to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/296165585_Long-distance_relationships\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your long distance relationship.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening to these songs will remind you of each other more, and he will feel more connected to you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to keep the flame burning, you must put in more oil. The same goes with relationships, and you must keep making efforts to make them work, especially if you are in a long-distance relationship.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So stop thinking about how to make your long-distance boyfriend happy or how to show him you love him in a long-distance relationship, and start practicing some of the above-stated suggestions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will end up feeling closer!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":""},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Long-distance relationships are hard to maintain. Psychologist Mert &#350;eker says that Contrary to popular belief, the biggest challenge in long-distance relationships is not physical distance but impatience. You should learn to be patient and spend the time you are away productively for your relationship to continue and thrive. 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