Long Distance Date Ideas

As I have stated before, long distance relationships require a great deal of creativity in order to succeed. Because you cannot be with your significant other in person, you will need to think of innovative ways of doing things as a couple while you are miles apart. So, I have compiled a list of date ideas that can be done from far away.

*Warning: Some of these will be corny and cliche, but that's okay. Keep an open mind! If you are willing to show that you are determined to make things work with your long distance love, they will appreciate the effort despite how cheesy the date may be. Heck, some of the cheesiest dates I've ever been on have been the best!



1) Fancy Skype Date

This date is great because it entails all the classic components of a traditional dinner date, with the one exception of proximity to your partner. Even with that exception, the date can work just as well. All you'll need: a fancy outfit, some candles, food items, and your laptop. Position the laptop in front of you so you can look directly at your partner. Then proceed as if you were on an actual date. You can even pretend to be at an actual restaurant and order from a pretend waiter if you want to get theatrical. Make it fun! If there's a time difference like my boyfriend and I have, one of you may be eating dinner while the other is eating breakfast. That is perfectly okay. Mold this date so it works for the both of you. So get dressed up, buy flowers, light candles. Make it a special occasion.



2) Movie Date

I recently found a site called Rabbit (www.rabb.it) and it is AWESOME. This site allows you to control streaming services like Hulu or Netflix within the site and allow others to watch with you. Another cool feature about this site is that you can use your webcam and microphone on your computer while you're watching. There is also a chat bar to the side that you can type messages in if you don't want to interrupt the audio of the video you are watching. So, all you have to do is log on and send you significant other a link through their email which will take them to your control screen. From there, all you have to do is choose the movie/show and sit back and enjoy (:



3) Start a two person book club

Now, this idea takes a bit of homework. Choose a book together, and in your spare time read the "assigned" chapters. Then, once a week, schedule a time when you can call or Skype and discuss the book. If you're not into books, you can look at magazine articles or research a topic together. Get creative. Be unique. Find something you are both interested in, or choose a book you've both been dying to read. Or, find a book you've both read before and re-read it together. This can be really fun with classics. Just make sure that you keep up with the reading and are ready to discuss your chapters in depth when you call!


4) Have a picnic

This one is similar to the Fancy Skype Date, but takes a bit less work. With this, you can choose whether you want to legitimately Skype or call them, or you can simply take pictures of the place you are at since you will be in public. Gather picnic items (or just grab coffee) then go find a quiet park bench or table, and send pictures of where you are. Discuss what you see, hear, and smell. Ask them what they see. What is happening where they are? Are they in a park? At a cafe? Enjoy your time in the place you've chosen while they describe their place to you. This can be fun if your significant other has a favorite place that they've been wanting to show you, or if you've been wanting to take them somewhere that they haven't visited yet. If your love is in the military, this gives you a chance to really take in and understand their environment. This date can also be really great for working on communication.




Hopefully these ideas sparked some inspiration for you and your loved one! If you have any ideas you didn't see on this list, leave a comment telling me about them!
















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