When Valentine’s Day arrives, it’s easy to feel a little down in the dumps if you can’t go out for a candlelit dinner or go on a romantic date with your main squeeze. But if you are in a long-distance relationship and are planning to celebrate this Valentine’s Day without your significant other, you are far from alone. No matter what, being away from your partner is a difficult day, but it is not a day that you dread. In fact, if you make an effort to make it extra special with your partner, it might just be the one day you’ve actually been waiting for.
So whether your V-Day vibe is enjoying a glass of wine and chatting on FaceTime or making things a little spicy in the bedroom, we’re sharing six ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day in a long distance relationship. Can
1. Start the Countdown to Your Reunion
There’s nothing sweeter than a constant reminder of when you’ll finally be back together. Download the Countdown app for free, and you can customize everything about it, including the countdown on your home screen.
2. Take a Virtual Vacation
You might not have the money to book an in-person vacation, so pick a fun destination on your bucket list to explore virtually as a couple. Qantas has launched a stunning virtual reality app to explore Australia, so take a peek if you’ve always wanted to travel down under.
3. Curate an Exclusive Playlist
Mixtapes served as allure in high school, and a custom Spotify playlist can still do the same thing today. Select your partner’s favorite songs, some that remind you of your relationship, and some new tracks you want them to hear.
4. Send a Care Package
Send your partner something special in the mail for no reason other than to let them know how much you care. Pack a box of their favorite things or items that remind you of them and send them.
5. Create a Shared Digital Photo Album
Thanks to smartphones, you can easily share photos with your long distance love with the tap of a button. Create a shared album on your phone and add photos for others to see.
6. Call each other
Even if you have a quick question or story to share, call instead of text as much as possible. Just hearing each other’s voices will help reduce the physical distance between you.
7. Plan a Virtual Date Night
Thanks to FaceTime and Zoom, you can create date nights no matter where you are. Pick a time and date, then cook dinner and simultaneously open a bottle of wine. The hardest part will be saying goodbye when it’s time to call it a night.
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