Looking for Unique Long-Distance Date Ideas?
Dating long-distance can be hard - especially when you've done everything there is. Avoid facetime burnout with some fun, planned-out activities, because you can still put the effort in even when you're long-distance!
1. Teleparty a movie
A classic movie night is a win-win. Pick each other's movie snacks for some extra interaction, or play a game: pick your partner's favorite drink, favorite snack, and favorite main course.
2. Virtual escape room
Look up a virtual escape room online and work with your partner to solve a mystery! Perfect for couples who love puzzles.
3. Play Guilty Games' 1920s Date Night Puzzle Game
Our murder mystery puzzle game is perfect for long-distance couples - screen share and work together to solve six rounds of puzzles. There are 24 puzzles to solve, ranging from word games to number puzzles to one-of-a-kind puzzles we. made just for you!
4. Race to finish the crossword
There's a new crossword every day - work together or race against each other for a new puzzle to solve every day! Support your local newspaper, or there are many free options online. The Washington Post crossword is my favorite!
5. Star gaze over video chat
Don't get trapped inside just because your date is over Facetime! Take some time to enjoy nature and see the stars. Use an online app to look at the planets and constellations, and work together to find the same constellations as each other!
6. Play chopped and Practice Cooking Together
Pick out a few secret ingredients for your partner and challenge them to a cooking competition! Go as easy or difficult as you would like, and decide if you want to only create a main or go more advanced with an appetizer and a dessert! Take cooking videos as you go and chat about favorite recipes and cooking techniques... at the end, you can compete for creativity, taste (self judged), and presentation!
7. Create snail mail for a fun surprise later
Make each other care packages or write letters to send! Write a few and send them out every few days for a long-lasting surprise! Fill the care package with your partner's favorites: favorite snacks, mementos from dates, letters, etc!