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Play 20 questions -

A flirty game of 20 questions is a great way to connect with your significant other. Make it light and fun, or deep and serious.

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Enjoy a wine tasting -

Decide on a couple of bottles of vino that you'd both like to try, and pick them up separately. You can then enjoy them at the same time and decide what your new favorites are.

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Make each other a care package -

Why not send your partner a care package including all the things they love? Give it a theme, or simply make it a mix of their favorite things or an item that has been on their wish list for some time.

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Prepare a meal together -

While mealtimes can be lonely when you're away from your partner, you can also feel lonely while cooking. Pick a time and date, then cook and have dinner simultaneously.

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Have a TV night together -

Pick a TV show to binge-watch at the same time, and talk on the phone or video chat while you watch.

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Plan a movie night -

Cinema buffs can plan a movie night together. Just like when you watch a TV show, chat via phone, text, or video call and enjoy!

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Sweat it out in an online workout class -

Sweat it out together by logging on to your favorite workout. It could be strength training, yoga, cycling, or whatever you both like.

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Make cocktails or mocktails -

Gather ingredients for a few cocktails/mocktails and get shaking via video call! You'll then have something delicious to enjoy while you talk.

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Take an online class together -

Whether it's a new instrument or a foreign language, you and your partner can both commit to taking online classes. You can then chat about what you learned and practice your new skills together.

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Have a takeout night -

Send your long-distance partner a special meal that you two can share from afar. Order the same meal to your own home so you can have a virtual dinner date.

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Start a book club -

Whether you're into nonfiction or the latest mystery thriller, you'll always have something in common to talk about when you're reading the same book.

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Enjoy an online game night -

You can even play traditional games that have an online edition, from Monopoly and Scrabble to chess and other classic board games. Make sure your competitiveness doesn't squeeze the fun out of the game, though! The idea is to connect and not compete with your partner.

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Create vision boards -

Having mutual goals is important for any relationship, so spend some time creating vision boards, and then share your finished projects on the screen.

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Have a spa night -

Who doesn't need a little pampering? Get some spa essentials, like face and hair masks, and video call so you can both indulge together.

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Watch a concert together -

Pick a band or artist you both love and find a way to watch a live show online. Attending a virtual concert with your partner can be an intimate, uplifting experience. You can even check out already recorded performances online.

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Bake a treat -

Pick a recipe for homemade cookies, or any other treat that you both love, and prepare them during a video call.

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Make art together -

If you love being creative, create a painting on a canvas, or try out online doodles or other fun craft projects.

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Play truth or dare -

Challenge your partner to a game of truth or dare for a fun date night.

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Take a virtual museum tour -

Many museums offer virtual tours of their properties, so pick one neither of you have been to.

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Get outside and see the stars -

If you're in the same time zone, and you both have clear skies one evening, head outdoors. Then, via phone or video call, tell each other exactly what you're seeing.

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Have your morning coffee together -

Missing those coffee catchups before work? Simply video call and enjoy your morning coffee together.

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Sing karaoke -

Search for online karaoke sites, and have some fun listening to each other, or even singing a duet together.

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Make plans -

While this doesn't sound like an exciting date activity, there's actually something so special about making solid plans for when you'll see each other next.

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Take a funny online quiz together -

The internet is filled with quizzes that help couples get to know each other better. Plan a night where you take some relationship quizzes together. Of course, most aren't very scientific or even accurate, but you'll definitely share some laughs.

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Soak in a bubble bath -

If you both have bathtubs, take one of the most romantic experiences online. You'll be each other's virtual company while you soak and unwind.

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Watch funny videos -

Bridge the gap of the distance by sharing a dose of laughter while watching funny videos together. This activity is a light-hearted way to maintain a connection and infuse joy in the relationship.

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Dance together -

If you both love dancing, have an impromptu virtual dance date where you simply let loose to some good music.

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Take a virtual vacation -

You may not have the money to book an in-person vacation, so pick a destination on your bucket list to explore virtually while you video chat.

Sources: (Brides) (Delish) 

See also: Why more couples are choosing not to live together

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