101 Long Distance Date Ideas to Keep Your Bond Strong

Long Distance Date Ideas to Feel Closer

We know that being apart from your spouse can be challenging (AND by challenging we mean…the worst thing EVER!). The clock seems to slow to a complete stop! With not many ideas on things to send to your boyfriend, we came up with awesome ways to help bridge that distance. Whether it be for an hour, a day, a week, or even if you’re in a more permanent long-distance relationship, we have got you covered with 101 long distance date ideas! We’ve searched and searched to find the best long-distance relationship ideas out there to make the miles disappear and the clock speeds up until you are together again!

Staying connected to your spouse while they’re away is tough. We’re all about strengthening marriages here, so we think we’ve found the perfect long-distance gift ideas for YOU to show love to your sweetie when you’re apart. (Not to mention, with the uncertain timing of the world-wide pandemic, needing good ideas for long-distance care packages during Covid-19 will help with any relationship!)

• Care Package Ideas
• Love Note Ideas for When You’re Apart
• Sexy Ideas for When You’re Apart
• Long Distance Gift Ideas
• Long Distance Love & Date Ideas
• Welcome Home Ideas

Care Package for Girlfriend

Let’s face it – long distance is SO hard. You have to strive to communicate well, try to never assume anything, and remember their schedule is different than yours. The Dating Divas wanted to come up with things to send to your boyfriend or girlfriend to make it a bit easier on your relationship. When going through long-distance, going on dates seems almost impossible. We wanted to come up with some long-distance date ideas that will make your hearts burst with love! So, why not surprise your sweetie with something special in the mail with some gifts for your long-distance boyfriend or girlfriend! Here are some fabulous care package ideas for your girlfriend or boyfriend that are sure to make your sweetheart smile!

1. Meaningful Gifts for Your Guy  – Use our Printable Box Flaps and Gift Tags to dress up the perfect care package for your girlfriend filled with everything he LOVES!
2.  Yoohoo – S0meone Misses You Care Package – Let your sweetie know you are thinking of them with this fun and colorful gift box full of goodies!
3. Cheer Up Kit Care Package – Everything you need to send some sunshine to your spouse! Plus, it’s a perfect care package for soldiers!
4. Stud Muffin Care Package – Let him know how much you miss him with these cute die-cut box flaps! I’m loving the little muffins!
5. Same Sky Care Package – Here is a sweet care package for your girlfriend that you’re both together under the same sky!
6. Christmas Care Package – Being away from your spouse during the holidays is the worst! Send them some Christmas cheer with this adorable care package!
7. Week-Long Care Package  – Take 7 envelopes, glue them together, and add a little treat for each day your spouse is away.
8. Out of the Blue Care Package – Surprise your sweetheart with a care package completely “out of the blue!” There are tons of blue treats to include!

9. Spouse Sick Kit – When your spouse is feeling crummy and away from the comforts of home, show them how much you care by creating a personalized sick kit.
10. Movie Night Care Package – No time to pull together the perfect long-distance gift? No problem! A few clicks on Amazon and your package is in the mail, full of treats and snacks. Plus a $10.00 Redbox Gift Card!
11. Rise and Shine Care Package – When distance keeps you from waking up together, send your spouse a good morning care package (minus the morning breath)!
12. Love You To Pieces Care Package – Feeling a little incomplete with your sweetie out of town? Let them know how important they are to you with this easy-care package.
13. All About You Basket – Your fella has so many wonderful little traits that maybe only YOU know and appreciate! This care package is a great way to celebrate everything you love about him!
14. Blue Without You Care Package – Feeling a little blue without your sweetie? (This is perfect for me because my husband LOVES the color blue!)
15. Survivor-Themed Care Package – This survival-themed care package is the perfect gift to let your spouse know that you love them, miss them, and want them back!
16. Long Distance Love Kit – This kit is designed to help couples that are facing a long-distance relationship make the miles seem a little closer together. There are TONS of great printables in this baby!!

Long-Distance Gift Ideas & Notes

Love notes are such a powerful tool to show your sweetie how you feel about them! If you are in need of some long-distance relationship ideas, you have come to the right place! Sending a simple long-distance gift idea can still make a huge impact on your relationship. Love notes are such an easy and fun way to show love and flirt with your spouse when there are miles between you! Check out all of these fun long-distance relationship gifts for guys’ ideas!

17. P.S. I Love You Project – This long-distance love date idea requires a bit more planning, but is well worth it to show your spouse how much you care!
18. Stationery Postcard Pack – Cute separation postcards to use the next time you and your sweetie have to spend time apart.
19. Love Letter Kit – Tons of adorable stationery, envelopes, love notes, and even a guide on how to write a love letter! A perfect way to keep long-distance love strong!
20. Long Distance Love Card – A video chat can be a lifesaver when you can’t cuddle up with your sweetie at the end of a long day. Set a date for some long-distance-love screen time with your spouse!
21. Printable Snack Love Notes – Free printable snack love notes are the perfect quick and easy gift idea for your spouse that is traveling!
22. Lyric Love Notes – Four AMAZING cards and matching envelopes to tuck a secret love note away for your sweetie!
23. Lunch Box Love Letters – These lunchbox love letters will help you add a personalized and meaningful note to your love!
24. Love Post Cards – These love postcards are so beautiful! Simply print them out, add a stamp and send them via snail mail to your long-distance love.

25. Talk Nerdy to Me Love Notes – All nerds will certainly approve of these cute printable cards!
26. Quick and Easy Newspaper Love Note – Does your sweetie like to read the paper? This secret love note idea is perfect for anyone who loves solving puzzles!
27. Would You Rather… Love Notes  – These love notes are so creative and cute! Let your sweetie know that while there are a few miles between you, they’re one in a million.
28. Open When Letters Kit – These Open When Love Letters are sure to put a smile on your sweetheart’s face. There are 15 personalized letters for your long-distance love.
29. Long Distance Love Cards  – Sending love notes is such a sweet and sentimental way to let your spouse know you’re thinking about them.
30. Printable Drawer Love Notes – Sneak this little flirty love note inside of his/her suitcase for a spontaneous and romantic surprise!
31. No Matter the Distance Card – Let your spouse know that distance doesn’t change how you feel about them!
32. Clever Candy Saying – Who wouldn’t LOVE a candy bar love note or two tucked away in the bottom of their suitcase?!

Sexy Long-Distance Relationship Gifts for Him

Your spark doesn’t have to die down while you’re apart. While living with your sweetie is pretty ideal, you can still experience sexy long-distance date ideas! As much as you’d like to be in the same bed every night, life sometimes can pull both of you in different directions. This just means you have to get a little more creative with the things you send to your boyfriend. In the U.S., it’s estimated that there are currently seven million couples who consider themselves to be in long-distance relationships. But that doesn’t mean the fire has to die out. There are plenty of sexy long-distance relationship gifts for him, regardless of how far away you might be. Keep the fire burning bright with anticipation for the happy reunion! Wink!

33. The Five Senses Gift – Ready to appeal to your spouse’s sense of SIGHT, SMELL, SOUND, TOUCH, & TASTE?! This is a great gift to send with your spouse that will be having them begging to come home to you!
34. Panty Gram – Here you go, ladies! What will your hottie think when he opens his package and reads your playful message? Not only that…but finds a sexy pair of panties attached?!
35. The Kissing Count Down – Make your spouse hungry for your kisses and daydream of your lovely charm.
36. Sexy Printable Sticky Notes – Dozens of flirty, sexy sticky note messages to leave for your spouse! Perfect for a suitcase surprise!
37. Sexy Love Book – Here is our Sexy Love Book with pages of intimate coupons for “his eyes only”!
38. Scheduled Sexy Time – Being away from your spouse leaves you both craving intimacy. Schedule a romantic evening for when you’re back together!
39. Long Distance Carton of Kisses – Want to cover your sweetie with kisses, but the distance prevents you? Send a carton of kisses with this free printable!
40. Sexy Date Night in a Box – Date nights don’t have to stop when you’re not together. Give your spouse a sneak peek at what awaits them when they return home.

41. Sexy Love Notes – Tease your sweetheart with one, two…or ALL of our 26 darling and sexy printable love letters!
42. Strip Trivia – This post is no longer available on our site but you can see all of our intimacy ideas here!
43. Sexy Pillow Talk Conversation Starters – Reignite the flame and get your spouse talking about all of the things that make your relationship flirty and hot!
44. Steamy Bucket List – Husbands and wives need their own exciting “to-do” list for intimate time with their spouse. What do you want to do together when the distance is no longer a problem? {Blush!}
45. Sexy Playlist – Make a steamy playlist over the phone of all of your favorite love songs. These beautiful playlist printables are the perfect guide.
46. Sexy Survey – Communication is such an important part of a healthy intimate relationship with your spouse. Here are 25 questions for each of you. Share your answers over the phone with your sweetie!
47. Would You Rather – Bedroom Edition – This sexy bedroom game can totally be adjusted for a long-distance relationship. Get some sexy insight into what your spouse really wants!
48. You Make Me Feel Like I Can Fly – If your sweetie took a plane for their trip, this flirty card might be the perfect sexy love note!

Gifts for Long-Distance Boyfriend

After endless searching, you finally found someone worth holding onto. And you are more in love than ever. But through certain circumstances, you find yourself separated from your sweetheart by miles and miles of distance. No matter how much you love each other, there are probably times where you don’t know how you are going to make it through! So, instead of dwelling on the negative, switch your mindset and send your sweetie some gifts for your long-distance boyfriend or girlfriend. Now, want to send your sweetie something fun while they’re away? Here are some great long-distance gift ideas to help keep your connection strong.

49. Long-Distance Relationship Necklace – Personalized with your choice of locations, these state to state keychains make a charming gift for anyone who is away but will always hold your heart.
50. Personalized Long Distance Mug  – Such a personal, sweet gift to let your “person” know they’re always on your mind!
51. Heart to Heart Pillow – When you can’t cuddle up together, feel close to your sweetheart with this customizable pillow!
52. Map Initials Frame – Missing someone? Make the distance seem shorter with this cute map long-distance love gift!
53. Hand Stamped Matching Necklace Set – When your spouse is away it feels like a piece of yourself is missing. This long-distance love gift idea is the perfect way to let them know how important they are.
54. Good Morning Spoon – What a sexy way to start your day! If you can’t say it in person, here is a great substitute!
55. Key Chain – Distance can’t keep your love down! This is a personalized keychain with the number of miles that keep you both apart.
56. I Miss Your Face Chocolates – Is there a better way to express how you feel?? Chocolates say it best!

57. Wood Postcard – I’m completely in love with this wooden postcard! It will keep forever!
58. Long-Distance Super Hero Gift – Superhero gifts listed for the “hero” in your life!
59. Compass – Engraved personalized gifts for you and your sweetie!
60. Double Clock – Always know the time difference between you and your spouse!
61. Long Distance Ring – Men’s and women’s matching mile marker rings. You together no matter the miles!
62. Love Box – A small token of love and a key to your heart. SO romantic!!
63. Lock and Key – This rustic lock will only open with one of two matching keys. One you for and one for your sweetie miles and miles away.
64. DIY Photo Box – A cute, wooden box full of frame after frame of pictures of the two of you together!
65. 24 Long Distance Date Ideas

Sending gifts for your long-distance boyfriend can help your sweetie “be there” even when they can’t actually be there. Whether you are sending a care package for your girlfriend or a long-distance relationship gift for him, these are great ways to try and connect with each other. Long-distance relationship gifts for your guy may need to be more intentional and personal to truly captivate them! With so many long-distance relationship ideas, date night doesn’t have to stop just because you’re not in the same room. Here are some creative long-distance dates and love ideas to help stay connected!

66. Long Distance Printables Quotes – A beautiful, framed reminder of your sweetie! All of these are just beautiful! You’re sure to find one that’s perfect for your unique relationship!
67. Photo Album – Your hubby doesn’t have to miss out on everything while he’s away. Invite him along, with tons of creative pictures of the two of you together!
68. Long Distance Date Night Check List – So many great ideas for the two of you to do together while miles and miles apart.
69. Countdown Chain – Counting the days until you’re back together again?! Here you go! This customizable countdown chain is perfect for long-distance love!
70. Week-Long Loving Kit – Ten different Week-Long Loving Kits – Pick your favorite, or send them one after another until you’re back together!
71. The Happy Husband Kit – Free printables for a little gift kit full of everything that makes your mister happy!
72. 10 Things I Love About You – Of course, there are MANY things you love about your spouse, but it would be impossible to name them all.
73. Romantic Wallet Surprise -Whether your man needs a new wallet or not, he is going to LOVE this awesome surprise! Tons of coupons just for him!

74. Long Distance Bucket List – They call this a proximity list! It will give both of you something to look forward to once that distance has finally closed.
75. Pillow Talk Invitations – Invite your spouse to a pillow talk chat to reconnect after a busy day apart.
76. Pillow Talk Conversation Starters – Need help getting the chat started? No problem! Here are over 50 different questions to ask your spouse in bed to get the pillow talk started!
77. Long Distance Date Coupons – This is a perfect long-distance idea!
78. The Puzzle Date – Three different cute puzzle ideas to send to your spouse while they’re miles away.
79. 100 Reasons Why I Love You – Think about how loved your spouse will feel when they open this priceless little gift!
80. Long-Distance Relationship Shirt – Let the world know you’re together even though you’re miles apart!
81. Hug… Hate You Gone – Having your spouse away is the pits – no matter how long! Send them a HUG with this cute printable.

82. 14 Days of Love for Him – Is your sweetheart taking off for 2 weeks?! We’ve found the perfect thing for you…
83. The Spouse Survival Kit – Here is a perfect and simple way to let your spouse know that you are thinking of them. Two different printable versions—one for him and one for her!
84. Love Text Messages 2.0 – This might be my FAVORITE and easiest long-distance love idea on the list. 365 love messages for your sweetie!!
85. Long Distance Phone Wall Paper – Six different free LDR phone wallpapers to help keep your spouse close!
86. Long Distance Virtual Tour Date – A cute date night digital invitation to take your spouse on a virtual tour Skype date. Count me it!
87. The Best Apps for Long Distance Relationships – With the help of these apps it should make the miles seem not as far!
88. Send Your Love One Kiss at a Time – Send your spouse a kiss a day until you can give him the real thing! {Mwah!}
89. Surviving a Long Distance Relationship – Great tips for not only surviving a long-distance relationship but building your marriage and thriving.

Long-Distance Relationship Ideas

Having the hope of being together can help soothe yourself when even the toughest days come about. That little bit of hope can go a long way for you and your sweetie. Some long-distance relationship gifts for your guy will help the reunion that much sweeter! This might be the best part about being apart from your spouse – welcoming them home again!!! Here are some great long-distance relationship gifts for him to let them know how much you’ve missed having them around!

90. Welcome, Home Printable Party Kit Pages and pages of welcome home fun! Love notes and treat tags, meal printables, customizable party banners, lawn, and airport signs, and much, much more! Everything you’ll ever need to let your spouse know how much you missed them!
91. Welcome, Home Airport Sign – Over 50 free printable airport signs to welcome your sweetie home! You’re sure to be noticed with one of these cute signs!
92. Welcome, Home Balloon – This burlap banner is so cute you’ll want to use it over and over again!
93. Welcome, Home Art Print  – Download this free PDF and print at home for a beautiful welcome home art piece.
94. Sharpie Sticky Notes – Grab sticky notes, a marker, and you’re ready to welcome your spouse the DIY way!
95. Welcome, Home Cake Topper – Get the party started with a delicious cake that says it all—welcome home, baby!

96. Military Welcome Home Printables – Any military families out there? This one’s for YOU! If your spouse has been away serving our country, throw them a bash to welcome them back!
97. Welcome, Home Drink Tag – Welcome your sweetie back with a little bubbly drink for two!
98. Welcome Back Basket – Shower your spouse with all of the things they’ve missed while they’ve been gone!
99. Welcome, Home Door Sign – Add giant wooden tags to your front door to welcome the most important person in your life back home!
100. Welcome, Home Cookies – I’m not a baker, but if I was these would be on my kitchen table when my spouse walked in the door.
101. Printable Candy Gram Posters  – Shout your love with an engineering prints candy gram poster!
102. Balloon Surprise – Hang pictures from balloons and fill your room with memories. Whether it’s memories of the two of you together, or memories your spouse missed while they were away. This is the perfect way to reconnect!

We love the idea of showing love intentionally to your spouse. {All about the priorities, right?} Our 30 Days of Love Challenge is a great way to strengthen your marriage a little every single day! This kit has 30 totally fun, quick, and easy date ideas, love notes, and intimacy ideas! It’s the perfect way to welcome home your long-distance love!

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And if you’re in a long-distance relationship – you should totally check out our Long Distance Love Kit! 

Now being away from your sweetie is tough, but hopefully, some of these ideas will make the miles a little shorter and the reunion a little sweeter! All in all with these packed full long-distance relationship gifts for guys! Including a long-distance relationship care package, long-distance date in a box, a countdown tracker, long-distance prescription gift, AND some long-distance romance tips! CHECK IT OUT!