7 ways couples can keep the magic in their relationship despite distance

  1. Introduce virtual date nights.
    Schedule regular online dates. Whether it's a synchronized movie night with popcorn via video chat or a virtual dinner by candlelight, regular date nights give you the feeling of spending real quality time together.
  2. Send surprise packages and letters.
    Nothing keeps romance alive like handwritten love letters or small packages filled with lovingly chosen gifts. Be it a surprise delivery, a photo album, their favorite chocolate, or a personally scented shirt. All of this allows your partner to physically feel your love.
  3. Sharing everyday moments.
    Send each other photos and short videos from your everyday life: the artfully arranged breakfast, the sunset outside your window, or a quick selfie. Sharing these little moments makes you feel connected to each other's lives, as if you were right there with them.
  4. Maintain shared rituals.
    Establish routines that you perform together daily or weekly. This could be a goodnight phone call every evening or a Spotify playlist that you create together and listen to in sync. Such shared habits create commitment and something you can both look forward to.
  5. Trying new things together.
    Start a joint project or hobby while maintaining distance. For example, you could take a language course online together, cook the same recipes and then exchange photos, or play a multiplayer game. Experiencing new things together strengthens your bond and provides fresh topics for conversation.
  6. Speak openly about feelings.
    Communication keeps the magic alive. Share your joy, but also your fears and longings. By supporting each other emotionally and actively listening, you create a deep connection that goes beyond video calls.
  7. Making plans for the future.
    Plan specific visits and vacations together, and talk about your long-term goals as a couple. Setting a fixed date for your next meeting in the calendar or sharing visions for the future will give you both hope and show that the distance is only temporary.