Closing the Distance: Our Greencard Journey of Love and Perseverance Closing the distance is the ultimate dream for every long-distance couple. Finally, you reach a future where you aren’t bound by time zones, making travel plans, and enduring constant calls, isolation, and separation from the one you love. For us, the journey of “closing the distance” took over 3 years of patience and resilience but the rewards were so worth it! Each day, we feel so thankful that we get to wake up next to our best friend and embark on the beautiful journey of life together. We feel truly blessed ..read more

Although the Winter Season can be filled with magic and merry-making, they aren’t always easy to face in a long-distance relationship. Some people are also spending the holidays apart from their family this year. Fortunately, technology can bring us closer than ever before. Here are some fun holiday and winter activities that you can do with your LDR partner & loved ones you’re far from to feel closer and cozier than ever. I’ve divided the links & ideas below into 4 sections for your convenience while reading. Happy Holidays! Group Activities Online Winter Experiences Last-Minute Gift ..read more

99 Fresh Fall LDR Dates for Long-Distance Couples Looking for a way to add a little bit of pumpkin spice to your LDR dates this Fall? These ideas are warm and cozy and are all long-distance compatible. Everything here can be done over a video call or done remotely but together. We know the challenges of having LDR dates while being so far apart from each other- but hopefully, these creative and fresh fall LDR Dates will bring a little love to your season! Please let us know if you try any of these ideas. If you have an idea that’s not listed, please send us an email; we’d love to share your LD ..read more

The Best Netflix Games to Spice up your Movie Night Are you ready for your next Netflix Night? Picture this; it’s the end of the week, and you’ve just started a video call with your long-distance partner. It’s been a long week and you’re both looking to relax, have fun together, and spend quality time connecting. What is your go to online date? Netflix night dates and watching a movie together tend to be the default for an evening and can often become just part of the routine. Although movies and tv series binges are a staple in any good long distance relationship, we hear from a lot of couple ..read more

Every love story is beautiful but there’s something extra special about love that has to wait. Long-distance love stories overcome obstacles and challenges and prove that true love will always find a way. We’ve spoken to dozens of long-distance couples around the world, and we’ve noticed some beautiful patterns in the stories we’ve heard. Although each journey will be different, generally there are 7 stages that long distance couples will transition through. Every stage of a relationship has its own challenges but also its own beautiful moments. Through the past 2 years of back and forth acro ..read more

FREE Phone Games for Couples you need to try in your LDR One of the most common questions we get from long distance couples is “what are the best phone games for couples?” When you’re in a long distance relationship, staying connected online is your primary lifeline. If you can’t go on date in person; you have to get creative.  During our relationship, we’ve played a number of video games, phone games, and board games to keep ourselves connected.  These great phone games for couples can help you to have better conversations, to build team work, share some laughs, and make some mem ..read more

How to Plan the Perfect Long Distance Paint Night If you’re looking for a date night that is fun, romantic, creative, wholesome, adorable, and totally instagram worthy: a long distance paint night date is the perfect choice for you.  Follow this step by step guide to plan the perfect long distance paint night for you and your partner or your friends!   Step 1: Choose a Date and Time Organizing a time to get together can be difficult but try your best to find at least an hour where you’ll both be undisturbed. If you’re planning a more detailed painting make sure to give yourse ..read more

May the Fourth be with you! May 4th has become the universally accepted day of the year when everyone travels to a galaxy far far away to celebrate all things “Star Wars”. Whether originals or new trilogy, this is the perfect day to show you’re a fan of the Star Wars series. Both of us grew up watching Star Wars, and now in our long-distance relationship we want to celebrate this special day together. When you’re in a long distance relationship, it might be a challenge to come up with some ways to have a fun Star Wars themed online date; so we’ve put together a list of great ideas and online r ..read more

I’m sorry to say that after over 2 years in a long-distance relationship, I can confirm that saying goodbye never gets easier. Separation is difficult and comes with heartbreak, fear, and anxiety. After many painful moments of goodbye in a long-distance relationship, we’ve learned a few tricks that help us get through the farewells and the lonely days that follow. If you’re having trouble surviving your time apart, check out this blog post on surviving Winter loneliness in a long distance relationship. Let us know what works for you! Take lots of pictures while you’re together Having photos t ..read more

Many in a long distance relationship have found their soulmate. It’s been months of deep conversation, but you can only take so much skype and facetime. You know what has to be done, the distance must now be closed. Things have moved beyond the planning stage, and soon you’ll be meeting for the first time in a long distance relationship. The only step is to set the date, buy the tickets, and let the anticipation build. The moment has arrived and you’re finally ready to meet that special someone. I can’t recommend meeting enough, but what I learned should help you in making the right decisio ..read more