Long-Distance Love: Valentine’s Day Ideas, Gifts and More
Valentine’s Day is around the corner! So be ready with your plan, if you have one, especially for those in a long-distance relationship (LDR) . It’s true that being miles apart from your partner and “celebrating the love” is not as easy as it sounds. Long-distance relationships are possible but may not be as enjoyable as in-person relationships. The trick is to get creative and make memories together in all the possible ways, especially during relationship milestones like Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Instead of focusing on what is missing out on being far away, we have compiled a list of activities or ideas for Valentine’s Day for long-distance couples to celebrate and make them feel loved- even when they are away from your eyes. Some of the LDR Valentine’s Day ideas include Long-distance Valentine’s Day cards, gifts, and virtual dates.
Impress your long distance Valentine on Valentine’s Day
How can you celebrate Valentine’s Day if you are in a long-distance relationship? Mark a countdown calendar and celebrate the whole Valentine’s week.
• Rose Day (7th February): Rose Day marks the beginning of Valentine’s Week. Impress Your Long-Distance Lover on Valentine’s with a bunch of roses or send a dozen along with a personalized message or card.
• Propose Day (8th Feb): Confess your love to your long-distance partner with some flowers and a cake.
• Chocolate Day – 9th February: Order boxes of luxury chocolates like premium Ferrero Rocher or Patchi, or bake their favorite chocolate and send to them.
• Teddy Day (February 10th): What else to gift your long-distance partner than a teddy on Teddy Day? You can either opt for a flower teddy or a teddy with a personalized message.
• Promise Day (February 11): Reaffirm your long-distance valentine that you will always be there just a call or screen away to fall in love with them again. Spend the whole day with them virtually with long deep talks, tours, and so on.
• Hug Day (February 12): The best hug day gift for long-distance couples this Valentine’s Day is to send a hug pillow with your scent or a warm quilt to ensure your physical presence.
• Kiss Day (February 13): Include online kisses, romantic texts, and playful emojis or gifs depicting kisses.
• Valentine’s Day (February 14): Choose to organize a date night even though you are in different locations with a scavenger hunt, watching a movie together, organizing a spa, and so on. And, don’t forget to surprise him/her with that one last and big gift, may be a massive and luxury bouquet.
Good long-distance Valentine’s Day ideas
The most challenging part of long-distance relationships is the fear of missing out (FOMO), separation pain, communication gap, loneliness, sadness, etc. These are the bottlenecks when it comes to long-distance relationships. Frequent communication, maintaining emotional ties, engaging in activities together in the virtual world, deep talks, and active listening can make the distance shorter to an extent. Here are some cute Valentine’s date and gift ideas for long-distance relationships.
Romantic Long-Distance Dates
Dinner dates: What better date than cooking your favorite recipe online and eating together? Another great idea is to go outside if you are in different countries, and take a city tour for each other and show them the best cuisine and places in each other’s city.
Fall Asleep Together: What is a better date than a long, deep talk with your partner and falling asleep together, even when you are on the two ends of the screen? Staying on the phone (or Facetime) until someone falls asleep humming a song will add to the romance. The next best thing is to pillow talk with their favorite perfume on and snuggle IRL
Unique Long-Distance Date
Take a Class Together Online: Anything new and experimental is welcome. Nothing is taboo between couples! Enhance your relationship by signing up to learn something new—from cooking a new dish to music classes to mixing a new drink— the sky is the limit! Just explore.
Online Games/ Books/ Movies: Buy the same book that you both like and sometimes read a chapter together, comment on it, and exchange opinions. It can give you some interesting topics to talk about. Watch a movie, press the start button at the same time. You can even share the screen and let the distance be a screen away!
Low-Key Long-Distance Dates
1. Listen to music. Songs are the best messengers and fuel for your love. Listening to your favorite playlist together or spicing it up with a song challenge will be an ideal choice
2. Play a game together. Even when they are far apart, a couple in a long-distance relationship can connect by playing video games together during their regular video calls. This helps strengthen their bond and create enjoyable shared experiences. Games like Bananagrams can also be fun to play over video chat. There are many games designed specifically for couples that add even more fun and depth to their virtual interactions.
Long-Distance Valentine’s Day Gifts
As you know, there are different love languages, and if your boo’s love language is gifts, you can’t just ignore it. Let’s snap at the various meaningful yet sweet gifts to your long-distance partner that remind you of you.
Just think beyond the box: Sending your t-shirt, blanket, or pillow with your favorite perfume on it would give them the feeling that they are there just a heartbeat away! Your valentine will love snuggling and feeling inside your arms! Excellent idea, isn’t it?
Chocolates or flowers: If nothing strikes you, a bunch of her favorite valentines day flowers and chocolate boxes will sweep her feet away! Opt for chocolates like Ferraro or Pathchi combined with flowers, which will give a luxury feeling. You can also choose different flower options apart from fresh ones, such as DIY paper flowers, press flowers, romantic flowers, or subscription flowers.
Love Letters: Instead of sending your partner plain- text messages and emails, travel back in time, pour your heart into letters, and write long-distance love letters to them. Nothing makes them happier than receiving a sincere love letter that expresses secret desires and fantasies to keep the spark in your relationship strong—and the promises of things to come when you both meet!
Long-Distance Valentine’s Day Cards: Sending a card is a tradition, yet sending or receiving a card on Valentine’s Day, especially when you are away from your partner, makes the day! Some of the best long-distance Valentine’s Day cards online are the Valentine’s Day Basket Pop-Up Card and the Valentine’s Lupine Hummingbird Pop-Up Card; you can also opt for e-cards with personalized messages. The most important thing about long-distance Valentine’s Day cards is that they should arrive on time, so schedule them properly. A card is essential, especially in a long-distance relationship. Thoughtful messages, gifts, and gestures mean a lot in any relationship.
Valentine’s Messages for long-distance couple
It’s essential to use the right words to show your care this Valentine’s Day when you are not there with your boo in person. We have some sweet messages for your faraway valentine, whether you want to send a romantic, playful, or funny message.
Romantic: Though miles may separate us, my heart remains eternally yours. Parting is indeed a sweet sorrow, and we are parting to meet again and fall in love with the same person again and again. I can’t wait to be in your arms again, but until then, know that my love for you grows stronger daily.
Funny: We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day like a long-distance power couple: together in heart, apart in person. Don’t try to steal my seat at the bar when I return!
Playful: You know we are connected with the mind. when I think of you, you think of me, and suddenly, we’re feeling the same. It’s a bit eerie but also really neat. Happy Valentine’s Day, my long-distance lover!
Bottom Line
No matter where you are or how you spend Valentine’s Day, make sure your loved one knows how much you love and care for them. Whether it’s through a virtual date, sharing a playlist, or sending a gift, it will be a day full of memories to last a lifetime. Distance doesn’t matter when two hearts are joined.
FAQs
What are some long-distance Valentine's Day (LDR) gift ideas?
• Have a spa day at home with face masks, personal massagers, and aromatherapy.
• Take fun personality quizzes together to learn more about each other.
• Go on a virtual wine tasting by ordering wine-tasting kits and comparing notes post-tasting.
• Gift long-distance love bracelets to stay connected and send private messages.
How can we avoid feeling lonely on Valentine's Day?
Connect with loved ones, practicing self-care, volunteering, and joining online communities are some of the best ways to avoid feeling lonely if you are away from your partner
What if we have different time zones?
Coordinate schedules, use time zone converters, leave voice or video messages, and plan to contact each other whenever possible.
