long distance valentine's day

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We all know the deal — in a relationship, every day should be Valentine’s Day. Designating a specific day of the year to celebrate your love is redundant and the Hallmark Holiday is bound to drain your pockets. Some of us used to be rebels, but somewhere along the road we became smitten with someone, and now Valentine’s Day seems like a good excuse to maybe show a little bit more affection than usual; cuddling with some popcorn and a movie, exchange of hand-made gifts or even a fancy dinner out.

Unfortunately, there are still those who despite wanting to be extra cheesy with their significant other, can’t due to a slight problem: living in a different country (or state/city.) Here’s what you can do for your sweetheart for a long distance Valentine’s Day:

  • Send them a video of you singing to them, reading poetry, or just talking about how amazing they are. Be creative with editing!
  • Make them something cute on Photoshop (follow tutorials if you’d like) and post it on their Facebook for everyone to see! If you’d like to keep it more private just email it to them.
  • Send them a package with all sorts of goodies: a mix CD/tape, handwritten letters, candy, a personalized bookmark…
  • Text them at different times during the day with cute quotes.
  • Set up a Skype date! Dress up, have some champagne and watch something together.
  • If you have been saving up (and if you haven’t, keep this in mind for future reference), buy yourself a ticket to your love and show up unannounced the morning of Valentine’s Day. Have their friends or family help you out if needed.
  • Send them a sexy self portrait along with some coupons for possible activities on your next encounter!
  • Prepare a gift, any gift, to send. Have it sent to their friend or relative and have them help you hide it. Next, send them clues (a letter per day two days before Valentine’s, or through email, Facebook, texts…), of where to find it. With each clue, include information on what this might be. If everything goes well they should find it on the day :)
  • If you are close enough, send them a cake or small cupcakes with a note!
  • Send them a box of candy. Wrap each individual candy in a little note where you tell them something you love about them.
  • Whatever you decide to send, do it without previous warning!

Last year I spent Valentine’s Day in Miami with my mother while Tom was still in Beijing. Luckily, this year I get to spend it with him in Barcelona :) It has obviously been planned, but on the actual day we have decided to cuddle, have room service and get drunk on wine.

What are your plans for Valentine’s Day?