Being in a long distance relationship is tough, and it's harder when there are special celebrations to observe - like Valentine's Day. These tips below should help you get through it, so start planning now:
1) Do it old-school style and mail letters.
Love letters are hardly written and sent these days, so wouldn't this be an unexpected but pleasant surprise for your loved-one? Post love letters ahead of Valentine's Day, and if you're unsure about the rates and delivery policies, check with your local postal service like the United States Postal Service, Canada Post, Royal Mail, Australia Post and Singapore Post.
If you're feeling more romantic, send love letters pre-dated for other special occasions, with the instruction to open these on specified dates or when your girlfriend might need some cheering up.
2) Send a care package.
Take your mails a notch higher by sending a care package to your partner. Buy stuff he may miss from home, or if you're the one living away, you can buy local favorites that he might like. Spray your signature scent on a tissue paper and put this in the box together with your gifts. Have a theme for your care package, such as "Reasons Why I Love You," "Long Distance Love," or a silly pop culture reference like "Minions," according to Jo My Gosh.
3) Send flowers.
These days, it's a lot easier to contact florists online, and it's possible to request for flower deliveries, even if you both live in different parts of the world. Make sure to order days ahead, as this service will be expectedly busy on days leading up to Valentine's. Check out Pick Up Flowers or Overseas Flower Delivery for rates and ideas.
4) Use Skype or Facetime to hold a dinner date.
Thanks to technology, you can simulate a dinner date even if you're miles apart. Enjoy your favorite meals and set up the camera for your virtual date. You're probably doing this regularly already, but make it special this Valentine's day by creating the mood. Perhaps set up balloons, flowers, music and decorations in the background.
5) Surprise your partner with a visit or a trip.
If budget and time permits, then why not visit your significant other on Valentine's Day? Better yet, book a trip to a holiday destination and arrange to meet up at the hotel. There's enough excitement with going on a trip, but if you go there separately - and pretend you're secret lovers on a romantic rendezvous - it will make Valentine's Day much more memorable! If you're a married couple in a long distance relationship, this would be the perfect opportunity to reconnect, too!
For more dating ideas, read: Winter Date Ideas: Cheap - But Romantic - Ways To Enjoy Couple's Time This Holiday (VIDEO)
