31. Play phone games.
Here are a few games that work well on the phone.
- ABC game: Starting with the letter "A" think of a word that begins with each letter of the alphabet. When the next person goes they run through the letters that have words and add to that string of words a word that starts with the next letter. It goes like this: BF: Apples, GF: Apples, Ball, BF: Apples, Ball, Cat, GF: Apples, Ball, Cat, Dog, and so on... It really tests your memory. Have fun with it and only use words of things you have in the room you are in, or try another way to make the game themed.
- 21 Questions: We've probably all played this game before. Think of a person or an object. The other person gets to ask up to 21 yes or no questions. If they can't guess correctly the person or thing you are thinking of within 21 questions, they lose.
- 3 Word Story Game: Create a story together 3 words at a time. Take turns adding 3 words at a time to the story. The result is a silly obnoxious story that is sure to have you both laughing.
- Name That Tune: This is based on the game show. Take turns humming a few bars of a song and letting the other person guess what the song is. Alternatively you could also speak the lyrics and have them guess the song.
- 2 Truths 1 Lie: The object is to tell 3 stories 2 true and 1 that isn't. The other person guesses which is the lie. it will help you learn new things about one another.
- Another idea is to have fun asking each other riddles. Either come up with your own or find tricky ones online.
32. Cook and eat together.
Well sort of... I love this idea. Lehxi shared with me what her and her boyfriend do on their date nights:
"My boyfriend Neil and I are an ocean apart. (He is in England, I am in Michigan, USA.) On special days, usually Friday, we'll have a date night. A day or two before we'll plan a meal (We take turns giving each other recipes.) so that we can buy ingredients. We then dress how we would if we could really be together that night and eat together. This would be good with webcams, but neither of us owns one that works so we use chatrooms that we make ourselves. (iScribble, MSN, dA chatrooms, etc.) IMVU is also a very good idea for this, because you can dress your persona to how you would look. Try it! It's cute and fun, not to mention a good way to learn about the culture they're used to or one that they admire."
So as Lehxi said, take turns exchanging recipes or search for a new recipe online that you both want to try. Again I'll suggest AllRecipes.com. This website will adjust ingredient amounts when you change the serving size, so you don't have to worry about having a ton of leftover food that could feed a family if you're eating alone.
Now here's a recipe anyone can do with their bf/gf from a distance (it's super easy and delicious)... Just hover your mouse over or tap on the card below:
2 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake Ingredients: 4 tbsp all purpose flour 4 tbsp sugar 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 egg – beaten 3 tbsp milk 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tbsp chocolate chips (optional)
1. In a large coffee mug mix together all the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt). Beat in the egg, milk, and vegetable oil. Mix to combine. 2. Add chocolate chips to center of mixture. Do not mix in. Chocolate chips are optional - they will make your chocolate mug cake like a molten lava chocolate cake. YUM! 3. Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds. If needed (if cake batter is still gooey), microwave for up to an additional 30 seconds. 4. Mug cake will be very hot, let cool for 1-2 minutes. Enjoy!
33. Create AI-Generated Photos Together
Even when you can’t be physically together, you can still see yourselves together by using the Couple Avatar Maker on Reface.ai! This tool lets you generate images of you together. There are lots of other free/paid AI image tools that can do the same thing to varying degrees of realism. If you find a really good site that doesn't cost anything, please reach out and let us know!
34. Put them on a billboard!
Photofunia is a fun image-generating site that can take text and photos and generate fun images in a snap. I think their billboards are especially fun and realistic looking. You can also make street signs, newspapers, wanted signs, magazine covers, drawings, etc...
35. AI Love Letters - Sweet or Silly
Writing a love letter doesn’t have to be hard—let AI do the work! Whether you want something heartfelt or hilarious, these AI-generated love letters can make your day (and your partner’s).
💌 Romantic AI Love Letters:
🤣 For a Laugh:
If you’re in the mood for something ridiculous, try BlueSwami’s Love Letter Generator. It crafts over-the-top, absurd letters that are sure to make your partner laugh. Here's a gem of an example:
36. Send a Hug
Sometimes, a simple text or emoji isn't enough to express how much you miss someone. Why not make a video hug instead?
Need some inspiration?
Check out The Nicest Place on the Internet – a heartwarming collection of real hug videos set to music. It’s a great reminder of how powerful a simple hug can be, even from afar.
37. Make Their Call Extra Special with a Custom Ringtone 🎵💕
Want to smile every time your boyfriend or girlfriend calls? Set a unique ringtone just for them! Whether it’s your special song, a cute inside joke, or just a tone that makes you think of them, having a custom ringtone can be a fun little reminder of your connection.
📱 How to Set a Custom Ringtone
✅ On iPhone:
- Open your Contacts app.
- Tap on your partner’s name.
- Select Edit > Ringtone.
- Choose a tone or tap Tone Store to buy one from Apple.
✅ On Android:
- Open the Phone app and go to Contacts.
- Tap on your partner’s name, then select Edit.
- Tap Ringtone (you may need to grant permission).
- Choose a ringtone or tap Add to select one from your files.
🎶 Want to Make Your Own Ringtone?
If you have a song that’s meaningful to both of you, you can turn it into a ringtone!
- Use GarageBand (iPhone) or an app like MP3 Cutter & Ringtone Maker (Android) to trim your favorite part of a song.
- Melofania – Create custom ringtones from any song.
Every time your phone rings, it’ll be a little reminder of them. 💕🎶
38. Create a personal crossword puzzle.
Create a personalized crossword puzzle for your boyfriend or girlfriend! Use inside jokes, special memories, or things only the two of you would know as clues. It’s a fun way to test how well they know you and your relationship while giving them a cute challenge. I did this for Frank once and had so much fun thinking of clues and words—almost as much fun as Frank had trying to solve the puzzle.
You can make a printable PDF crossword to email or send in the mail as a surprise:
- Crossword Puzzle Maker – Generates a PDF of your puzzle.
Or, if you want them to solve it online, try this interactive crossword puzzle maker tool:
- Crosshare – Lets you build and share puzzles online.
Make it sweet, funny, or tricky—whatever fits your relationship best!