When you’re in a long distance relationship (LDR), we all know that it is a challenge to make time and do things together with your loved one. It becomes tougher when the pandemic is in the way where most of the country borders will remain closed for the rest of 2020.
Anyway, here are some ideas for you to spend a romantic Christmas with your LDR partner. You can make this Christmas as unforgettable as anyone else’s with some little extra efforts.
1. FIX A VIRTUAL DATE
Find the best time and set up the mood with some wine or even candles and have dinner together over Skype/Facetime. You can try to recreate the atmosphere as if you both are together.
2. CHRISTMAS GIFT EXCHANGE
You can put together a care package or get them the gift they have been wishing for so long and send in advance through mail. There is nothing like the joy that comes with unwrapping a gift from your LDR partner and finding out how they remembered getting you the gift that you have spoken to them about. With the advance of technology and online shopping platform, you can create surprise for your loved one with your fingertips.
3. COUPLE MATCHING OUTFITS
Although you can’t share the same room but you can try sharing the same outfits and make the moment unforgettable. You can also send the matching outfits as Christmas gift and ask them to put it on together after unwrapping it.
4. WATCH MOVIES TOGETHER
You can come up with a Christmas movie list together and watch them together online. There is a lot of Apps or services for you to watch movie simultaneously while you are physically apart. For instance, if you have a Netflix subscription, you can use Netflix Party and invite your partner to get the party started. Otherwise, you can also use Rabbit or Together Tube to create a private room for just the two of you.
5. GO OUT, HAVE FUN AND SHARE
As you can’t look at Christmas lights and decorations together, you can take photos and share with your partner. It’s always lovely to share something magical and your loved one will be pleased to know you are thinking of them. Being in a long distance relationship doesn’t mean living your life isolated from the real world. Go out and spend time with your friend and family. Do remember to snap pictures and share it with your partner so both of you can enjoy but at the same time feeling connected with each other.
