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A major part of keeping your relationship exciting when you're apart is being able to look forward to when you will see one another again. Plus, having distance between the two of you makes every moment you do get to be together all the more special. Aim to see one another as much as you can. And, after each visit, you should set a date for when you will meet again. The time apart will be more exciting when you have a date in the future to get excited about. If the distance is too far, try to compromise. One person can visit the other the first time, and then vice versa for the next visit. You can also meet halfway in an interesting city for a mini-vacation. Doing this allows both of you to save on travel costs and times. The two of you can't meet up on Fridays or Saturdays to see a movie or go to the park, but you can still have date night. Be sure to download a video call application such as Skype or Google Hangouts. These applications allow you to see your date in real-time, so you can pretty much do whatever you'd do on a regular date via a video call. One suggestion might include ordering takeout meals or cooking a meal and then eating at the same time by candlelight. Do whatever you two would normally do on a date night over the call. Distance can make the heart grow fonder, especially when you spice things up every now and then. A great way to keep your LDR smoking hot is to tend to your intimacy needs. You can send flirty pictures of yourself blowing kisses in sexy poses or send a teasing message telling your date how you've been thinking about him or her all day. Do what feels comfortable to you and your partner. Imagine how it will brighten your special someone's day to receive a package in the mail from you. Of course, shipping can be expensive on large items, so be creative and do something that fits your budget. Examples of nifty gifts can be a handwritten love letter, a funny card, a framed photograph of you, some home-baked cookies, or a new CD. Consider what your date really likes and send a little something that says "I'm thinking of you." It may even be a sign of a commitment if each of you gifts a personal item for the other to keep for a time. This might include a special shirt or an inexpensive piece of jewelry. Keeping the spark alive can also extend to your online profiles. Even if the two of you aren't together everyday, it can make things even more exciting to demonstrate your commitment to the world. You can set your statuses as "in a relationship" or share cute picture of your partner on your Facebook or Instagram pages. Be forewarned, social media can be a great way to express your affection for your long-distance love. Unfortunately, it can also be a source of tension. Set boundaries with your partner about what both of you expect on social media. Since each of you are likely to spend more time with friends than each other, your expectations need to be clear to minimize jealousy after your partner posts photos of him/herself at a wild party.
Meet up as much as possible. Plan virtual dates. Send dirty texts. Send each other surprise gifts. Use social media to get mushy.