There are 3 ways to let your love know you’re thinking about them!

1. write him/her a love letter

Remember the days before text messages, emails and social media?

If you really put your mind to it, I’m sure you can remember how exciting it was to look in your mailbox and realize that you had received a real piece of mail with a handwritten card or letter. Why not give your partner the same feeling and send them an exciting old-fashioned love letter? Even if you talk to each other every day, opening the mailbox to find a letter from you is very special for your loved one.

When you write your letter, you might include something that is special and unique to your relationship. Maybe it’s a lyric to “your song,” a favorite movie you shared, or even a declaration of love you once made to each other in the past. Whatever you choose, make sure it’s personal and from the heart.

Small tip: Send the letter either by certified mail or express delivery so that the letter will have even more meaning.

2. If mailing a letter isn’t the right gesture for you, surprise your love with a different kind of special delivery.

Who isn’t excited when the delivery truck pulls up unexpectedly? If you want to surprise your sweetheart with something sweet, look for a company that offers a gummy bear bouquet, personalized photo cookies or gingerbread hearts. This is something fun to snack on and unlike flowers, you don’t have to worry about keeping them fresh and can focus on eating the gift instead! You’ll find what you’re looking for at @tortenbilddruckerei @madeingift_de, for example.

On the other hand, if you want to go the drink route, use an alcohol delivery service to send your love a bottle of their favorite beverage.  The best part is that once he or she receives the drink, you can grab a drink yourself, dial up FaceTime or another video conferencing app and virtually toast the most important person in your life! Tip: There are also personalized champagne bottles with pictures just like various other drinks. You can find them at @clos19official @yoursurprisecom, for example.

3. plan a virtual date night

For couples who don’t have to deal with the hurdles of a long-distance relationship, a date night is probably just a weekly event – fancy or casual.  For couples who are in a long-distance relationship, however, planning a date night requires a little more effort and creativity.

First, find a way to have the other person reserve time in their schedule. To do this, send an electronic invitation or even a text message letting your loved one know that you want to “take him or her out.” Let them know in the message that they should be on their best behavior and that you will do the same. Even if this date is only virtual, dress up to make the date special!

Next, order a takeout meal from each other’s favorite restaurant and ask for it to be delivered at a specific time. Once the festive menu arrives, the two of you can video call each other and enjoy the meal together. This is the perfect opportunity to forget about all the chaos in the world and focus only on each other. Good food and good conversation may be just what your partner needs to know you’ve been thinking about them.

There’s an old saying, “Away from home, the heart grows fonder.” While that may be true, it’s still nice to show your partner that you’re thinking of them and that the distance between you only makes your bond stronger. Small gestures pave the way to success!