Are you in a long-distance relationship or can’t be with your significant other this Valentine’s Day? It’s right around the corner, and you may be wondering how to celebrate. Our creative ways to show love long distance can fill the gap when you can’t be together.

Valentine’s Day Long Distance Ideas

Valentine’s Day is the beacon of all things to do with romance and love. However,  just because you can’t be together doesn’t mean you have to miss out.

Our Valentine’s Day long-distance ideas are filled with sweet things to do in a long-distance relationship.

Creative Ways to Show Love Long Distance

From long-distance Valentine’s Day gifts to cute surprises for long-distance boyfriends or fiances, we have ideas. It’s important to spend time together when you’re apart and also celebrate February 14th. Take a peek at our creative ways to show love long distance.

1. Have a long-distance movie night.

You don’t have to be in the same room or even the same country to be able to have a movie night together! You can Skype or FaceTime while watching your favorite movie.

Alternatively, you can even use a streaming service that lets you watch it together at the same time. That way you aren’t a few seconds behind one another.

Plan the perfect experience by getting movie snacks and popping popcorn. Spend the evening watching a movie together. Bonus points if you watch romantic movies for Valentine’s Day.

2. Schedule a video dinner date from afar.

Plan a fun Valentine’s Day dinner date with your significant other while you’re away from one another. You can cook together over video and prepare a meal to enjoy together. Consequently,  you can also order in!

Light some candles and set up your camera across the table. Sure, it’s not as nice as being able to hold their hand. However, you can still enjoy a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner together even when you’re not there in person.

3. Watch a sunrise or sunset together.

Sunrises and sunsets encourage romance. Therefore, get a blanket and head outside with your phone or another device.

You can FaceTime or just talk on the phone while you watch the sky together. If you’re in different timezones, you can share video feeds so you can watch the sunrise or sunset at the same time.

It takes some planning, but creating romantic memories will be well worth it. 

4. Create some Valentine’s Day surprises for them.

You can still shower your sweetheart in love and affection even if you’re not physically there. Of course, you can exchange long-distance gifts.

Have presents sent to each other’s door, or order their favorite meal to be delivered at dinnertime. Plus, you’d have fun putting together a long-distance care package for him or her.

You might not be able to cook their favorite food or share a box of chocolates in person. However, you can send things to each other. It’s one of the most creative ways to show love long distance!

5. Share a box of chocolates at the same time.

Order you and your sweetheart the same box of chocolates. Then go through the box trying out the different flavors together.

And, no this isn’t cheesy at all. Banish the thought! It’s a fun way to enjoy a box of chocolates together while you are apart. Plus, you still get all the chocolate from the box, which is a nice bonus.

Sometimes not having to share is the perfect gift for a long-distance boyfriend or fiance. Ha! It’s also a perfect activity if you’re wondering what to send on Valentine’s Day.

6. Send a personal surprise to show love long distance.

While you can’t be there in person, you can send them a little something from you. Try sending them something that keeps you at the top of their mind.

Something as simple as one of your favorite shirts or hoodies would be sweet. You could also send a sample of the perfume you use every day—scent is a strong trigger for memory.

These can be great ways to keep you close to them even when you’re far apart. Coming up with gifts for long-distance boyfriends and fiances can be difficult, so this is a fun idea.

7. Handwrite a sweet letter and mail it.

When money is short or you both simply have everything you need, grab a pen and paper. Alternatively, you could use personalized stationery or buy a cute Valentine’s Day card.

No matter what you write your sentiments on, craft a Valentine’s Day letter to long-distance boyfriend (or fiance!). Sometimes the simplest gifts are the most heartfelt ones. Don’t feel as though you have to spend a lot of money to make it count.

No matter the reason for keeping you lovebirds away this Valentine’s Day, these ideas are sure to inspire you.  Keep the romance alive this February 14th.

Just because you can’t be together in person doesn’t mean you can’t have a happy Valentine’s Day. Long-distance relationships require a bit of extra TLC, but it’s all worth it in the end.

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