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5 Ways to Keep in Touch With Long Distance Friends
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5 Ways to Keep in Touch With Long Distance Friends

January 21, 2015January 17, 2015 0

Because of the internet and social media, it is easier than ever to keep in touch with friends, even if they live on the opposite end of the Earth.  But many forms of social media like Facebook simply make it easier to keep tabs on your friends rather than interact with them. How many times […]

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FREE Same Sky LDR Care Package Printables
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FREE Same Sky LDR Care Package Printables

January 16, 2015April 11, 2025 LDR Mag1

We know that being apart from your spouse can be challenging. If this is your situation, we know you’ve tried many ways to bridge that distance between you and your partner -from love letters to flowers and long distance gifts. You may have even tried your hand at creating care packages, but just aren’t sure […]

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5 Ways to Keep Your LDR Interesting
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5 Ways to Keep Your LDR Interesting

November 24, 2014October 29, 2014 0

When you’re in a LDR it can get boring at times, but with these 5 simple tips you can make your dull and boring LDR an interesting and fun one! #1: Ask questions Asking one another questions not only kills time but also helps you get to know your S.O. a lot better. To start, […]

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The Long Distance Bucket List – Free Printable!
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The Long Distance Bucket List – Free Printable!

October 28, 2014April 11, 2025 LDR Mag0

When deep in the belly of a long distance relationship, It’s important to give yourself something to look forward to once that distance has finally closed. There are a number of ways to do this, but today we’ll be highlighting just one: The Proximity List. A proximity list is like a bucket list for long […]

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Printable Long Distance Love Notes!
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Printable Long Distance Love Notes!

October 14, 2014April 11, 2025 LDR Mag0

Expressing love in an LDR is a challenge. Everyone who’s ever been in an LDR knows how hard it can be. It can feel like we are so limited in the ways that we can express affection to our far away partner. So how about giving your relationship a little BOOST of encouragement with this […]

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Why I Fall For You Printable
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Why I Fall For You Printable

September 9, 2014April 11, 2025 LDR Mag0

Autumn is fast approaching! Why not take the change of season as an opportunity to tell someone how much you love them in a unique Fall themed way! Help that special someone fall for you all over again by telling them exactly why you fall more and more in love with them everyday no matter […]

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Rabbit – Watch Netflix with Friends Online!
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Rabbit – Watch Netflix with Friends Online!

September 3, 2014March 29, 2016 LDR Mag0

There are countless websites out there built to help people watch videos at the same time over the internet. They’ve singlehandedly eliminated the need to do the “3-2-1-GO” countdown that so many of us are familiar with. Until recently it seemed like every popular video viewing service had some kind website out there that would […]

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The Ultimate list of 500+ Open When Letter Ideas
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The Ultimate list of 500+ Open When Letter Ideas

August 21, 2014March 29, 2016 LDR Mag0

Open when letters are probably the sweetest gift anyone could ever give someone. They are easy to make, work great for Best Friends, Special Anniversaries, Graduations, if you’re starting a Long Distance Relationship and many other occasions. Seeing how useful these letters could be in helping long distance couples stay connected, we created a great […]

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30+ Easy to Make DIY Mug Ideas
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30+ Easy to Make DIY Mug Ideas

July 7, 2014March 29, 2016 LDR Mag6

His & Her mugs are a great way to make you and your partner feel connected. You can buy personalized or pre-made mugs online for a decent price but if you want your gift to your sweetie to be even better, why not try your hand at making handmade mugs for both of you! These […]

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Over 130 Things to Do Together Online & in Real Time!
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Over 130 Things to Do Together Online & in Real Time!

June 15, 2014November 11, 2017 LDR Mag18

Are you separated from someone you love? Do your friends, family or significant other live far away from you? More importantly; would you like to be able to do things with those special people despite being so far away from them? This is a list of over 130 things to do together online: websites, applications, […]

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19 DIY Gifts For Long Distance Boyfriends
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19 DIY Gifts For Long Distance Boyfriends

June 4, 2014March 29, 2016 LDR Mag2

Looking for gift ideas for your long distance boyfriend? Great! We’ve got 19 awesome DIY projects and tutorials you can follow to create your own one of a kind gifts for that special guy in your life. 1. D.I.Y. Instagram Calendar – Visit Tutorial Create an easy DIY Calendar full of photos you, him and […]

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Interview with Jennifer Smith Author of The Geography of You and Me
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Interview with Jennifer Smith Author of The Geography of You and Me

May 27, 2014March 29, 2016 LDR Mag0

“How long could a single night really be expected to last? How far could you stretch such a small collection of minutes? He was just a boy on a roof. She was just a girl in an elevator.” The Geography of You and Me tells the story of two teens, Lucy and Owen, who meet […]

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7 Online Webseries About Long Distance Relationships
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7 Online Webseries About Long Distance Relationships

May 14, 2014March 29, 2016 1

My girlfriend and I love watching videos together online. One thing that really brings us together is watching long distance related videos since we find them to be very relatable. In our searches for fun things to watch together we were able to find seven Long Distance Relationship themed webseries that are fun to watch […]

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LDR Movie ‘In Your Eyes’ Makes A Perfect Online Date
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LDR Movie ‘In Your Eyes’ Makes A Perfect Online Date

April 30, 2014March 29, 2016 LDR Mag0

Written by Joss Whedon and directed by Brin Hill, In Your Eyes tells the story of two people, Rebecca Porter and Dylan Kershaw, who live thousands of miles away from one another and lead very different lives. Rebecca (Zoe Kazan) is a sheltered, quiet wife to a controlling, emotionally abusive doctor while Dylan (Michael Stahl-David) […]

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How To Have Dinner Dates At A Distance
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How To Have Dinner Dates At A Distance

March 24, 2014March 24, 2014 2

As part of my 4 year LDR, my husband and I really wanted to do things in as normal a way as possible. Of course, being in a relationship thousands of miles apart may not be ‘normal’ to most people, but it was about finding what helped us feel close and continue with our marriage […]

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SIX Fake Foods you can send in the mail!
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SIX Fake Foods you can send in the mail!

March 5, 2014October 26, 2022 LDR Mag0

First I want to start off by saying these are absolutely adorable! When first I stumbled onto Sheknows contributor Sandra Denneler’s creations (the first one I ever saw was the mailable cake) I thought she was really clever and choked it up to a once in a lifetime chance encounter with a brilliant idea. We […]

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Quick Tips: How to ship cakes and pies in Jars
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Quick Tips: How to ship cakes and pies in Jars

February 26, 2014March 29, 2016 1

You may have seen my previous post: “Cakes & Pies in Jars, Oh My! 10 sweets to send to your sweet!” Jarred desserts and foods are an easy way to send food to someone who lives far away. But if this is your first time sending baked goods this way, you may be a little […]

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Cakes & Pies in Jars, Oh My! 10 sweets to send to your sweet!
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Cakes & Pies in Jars, Oh My! 10 sweets to send to your sweet!

February 25, 2014March 29, 2016 1

Sending foods to loved ones that are far away can be tricky. Some things you can’t send at all, for fear that they should arrive crumbled, smashed or horribly deformed. Then there’s all sorts of packaging, bubble wrap and oddly shaped peanuts. You even have to set some things in separate containers like icing or […]

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Make a special Infographic for your partner like these LDR Couples did!
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Make a special Infographic for your partner like these LDR Couples did!

February 24, 2014February 20, 2014 LDR Mag0

Here’s a neat idea! If you’re looking for a free digital gift to give to your long distance partner, consider making them an infographic! There’s tons of free websites online that allow you to make infographics for free (Listed below.) It does take some time but for those of us who can’t send physical gifts […]

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An LDR’s View on TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé
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An LDR’s View on TLC’s 90 Day Fiancé

February 13, 2014March 29, 2016 0

So I’ve recently stumbled onto a new television series on TLC. It’s called “90 Day Fiancé” and it’s a show that is supposed to portray International Long Distance relationships from an inside perspective. I had honestly never heard of this show before recently. Apparently it premiered January 12th of this year so I’m a little […]

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21 Long Distance Love Coupons – FREE LDR Printables
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21 Long Distance Love Coupons – FREE LDR Printables

January 31, 2014April 13, 2025 LDR Mag0

There are tons of love coupon books floating around online, and honestly, most of them are adorable. You’ve probably seen them before: cute little vouchers for things like “breakfast in bed,” “one foot massage,” or “date night of your choice.” They’re sweet, no doubt. But if you’re in a long distance relationship? A lot of […]

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15 Fun activites to do together, Online and off!
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15 Fun activites to do together, Online and off!

January 15, 2014December 28, 2013 LDR Mag0

Take some time out of your normal routine and try a few of these awesome activities. They’re designed to get you both out and about while allowing you to stay connected in the real world at the same time. Enjoy! 1. A short Drive Pick a beautiful day to go for a short drive together. […]

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Creative, fun webcam date ideas you’ll wish you’d have thought of yourself!
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Creative, fun webcam date ideas you’ll wish you’d have thought of yourself!

January 14, 2014May 11, 2015 LDR Mag1

So we’ve established the idea that webcams are a life saver for long distance relationships, but what now? You’ve got the webcam, the software. You’ve even tried it out a few times. Or perhaps more than a few times. Maybe you were already using a webcam and have been for months or years. Maybe all […]

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Go on a Scavenger Hunt Together!
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Go on a Scavenger Hunt Together!

January 7, 2014February 23, 2015 LDR Mag0

Create a bit of healthy competition between yourselves and go on what we call a Separated Scavenger Hunt! Just because you’re long distance does not mean that you can’t have fun in creative ways. You’ve already seen our “Getting to know you” Scavenger Hunt which was designed to help couples get to know each other […]

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40 Genuinely Fun Activities and Things to Do Over the Phone (So It’s Not Awkward)
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40 Genuinely Fun Activities and Things to Do Over the Phone (So It’s Not Awkward)

January 2, 2014May 15, 2025 LDR Mag6

There are so many things to do over the phone that can turn a simple call into something meaningful. Many people underestimate the flexibility that talking on the phone can give you. There are no doors to open, no fancy clothes to wear, and no need to worry about how you look or how they […]

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LDR DIY: Chain of Hearts Letter Accordion
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LDR DIY: Chain of Hearts Letter Accordion

January 1, 2014March 29, 2016 LDR Mag1

Letter writing is one of the many ways that long distance couples are able to stay connected. It’s super easy to do but it also makes for something truly heartfelt. Today we’re going to show you how to make your letters even more special with a truly unique creation that you can easily put together […]

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Date ideas for when you are physically together
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Date ideas for when you are physically together

December 31, 2013October 2, 2014 LDR Mag0

Meeting someone you have corresponded with for so long can be very nerve wracking, even if you’ve done it countless times before. You may wonder: Will I meet up to their expectations? Will we connect the way we do over the phone? Or will we connect the way we did when we first exchanged numbers? […]

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