Long Distance Relationship Activities

Technology allows couples to have fun together even when they’re apart. Here are some of the best long-distance couple games:

• Online Video Games: Games like Minecraft, Stardew Valley, and Fortnite let you collaborate and communicate while playing.
• Mobile Games: Apps like Words With Friends or Chess.com allow you to engage in friendly competition.
• Custom Trivia: Create personalized quizzes about your relationship and test each other’s knowledge.
• Truth or Dare (Virtual Edition): Keep things exciting by playing through video calls or messaging.

Using platforms like Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party) or Amazon Prime Watch Party, couples can watch movies and TV series together in real-time, complete with synchronized playback and chat options.

Pick a recipe, gather ingredients, and cook together over a video call. This makes for a fun and interactive experience, allowing you to enjoy the same meal while chatting.

Set up a romantic virtual date night with:

• Candlelight dinner over Zoom
• Themed nights (e.g., Italian night with pasta and wine)
• Dressing up as if going out to a real restaurant

While texting is convenient, handwritten letters add a special personal touch. Sending surprise care packages with thoughtful gifts can also make your partner feel cherished.

Discuss your dreams, goals, and plans for the future. Create a shared vision board or a bucket list of things you want to do together once you reunite.

Connecting across distance is not just about shared activities — it’s also about shared growth, values, and how you support each other day to day. If you’re curious about what actually undergirds a healthy, lasting relationship — from communication and mutual respect to emotional closeness and boundaries — check out our full guide: The Definitive Guide to Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships. It walks through the foundation that helps relationships thrive long before and after long‑distance activities.

Choose a book to read simultaneously and discuss it during video calls. It’s a great way to spark meaningful conversations and deepen your connection.

Enroll in online courses or workshops, such as cooking classes, yoga sessions, or language learning, to grow and learn as a couple.

Stay fit and motivated by exercising together via video calls. Try virtual yoga, dance classes, or follow the same fitness program to maintain a healthy lifestyle together.

Plan unexpected gestures, such as sending a love letter, organizing a surprise virtual date, or recording a heartfelt video message. Small surprises keep the spark alive.

Long-distance relationships require effort, creativity, and communication. By engaging in these fun activities, playing long-distance relationship games, and finding meaningful ways to connect, couples can keep their love strong and thriving despite the distance. Remember, it's not about how far apart you are but how close you remain at heart.