The Best of Long-Distance Life

For those of you who are new to Long-Distance Life, the articles are divided into two categories. There’s Tips & Advice, where we tackle the big issues like trust, communication, and planning to move in together. In Fun & Games, we offer suggestions for unique activities the two of you can do over a phone [...]

A Long-Distance Valentine’s Day: Date Night

Now that we’ve covered romantic poetry. Many in-person dating ideas can be adapted for your long-distance relationship—all it takes is a little effort and creativity.

A Long-Distance Valentine’s Day: Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day can be especially difficult to spend apart when you’re in a long-distance relationship. Almost as if you were single, the onslaught of hearts and flowers can serve as a constant reminder of what isn’t there. The urge, then, is to find the perfect gift that will fill the void of your absence. But [...]

Long-Distance Relationship Activity:
How to Play Board Games over the Phone

There are lots of ways to spend a weekend afternoon together in your long-distance relationship, even when you’re thousands of miles apart. If you both love video games, systems like XBox, Wii, and PS3 all have online capabilities, so you can challenge your sweetie in Guitar Hero or Mario Kart. Couples without game systems can [...]