Variety is the spice of life. When you can learn and grow together by trying new things, you know you can confidently face challenges and come out of them stronger. Keeping date night exciting can be easier said than done, though, especially if you and your partner are in a long-distance relationship. From date night subscription boxes to games for couples , these long-distance date ideas are more exciting than a regular FaceTime call or watching another movie.
And when you and your partner can connect again in person, your relationship might just be stronger than ever. Get a canvas, a pack of brushes, and some acrylic paint, and try making portraits of each other over a video call. You can reveal your not so masterpiece right away, or mail them to each other for the hilarious reveal. If portraiture is not your thing, you can follow a Bob Ross painting tutorial. Learning is sexy! Pick a language you both want to learn and study it together.
You have the benefit of a built-in partner to practice your pronunciation, and you can even plan a trip together to put your new language skills to the test. Many board games have online versions you can play at long distance. You can play classics like chess, checkers, and card games, or you can play board game hits like Settlers of Catan, Dominion, Wingspan, Code Names, Monopoly, and more online. Put together a fun video of your day to send to your partner.
Pick out a new release to read together perhaps from the Good Housekeeping book club? Jot down your thoughts throughout the book and set up an evening to discuss your favorite parts! Bring a glass of wine and three questions about the book to discuss for a lovely literary evening. Future Chopped contestants and kitchen nightmares alike can have fun whipping up something tasty, and you won't have to worry about getting in each other's way.
Find a recipe you can each make at the same time, then talk each other through it as you go or turn it into a friendly competition. Of course, you'll also enjoy the fruits of your labor after you're done. When you're long-distance, couples often trade off visiting each other in lieu of taking trips together. But there's something about exploring an all-new locale that just can't be beat.
