This long-distance date is perfect for couples who love to read, write, and scrapbook. We know long-distance can be difficult, especially when time zones, busy schedules, or missed calls mean your partner isn’t always available right when you need them.
There are moments when you feel upset, overwhelmed, or simply miss them. There are also times when you just want to laugh at something they would say, but they cannot respond at that exact moment. A “Read Me When” journal becomes something you can turn to in those moments — a collection of messages filled with their thoughts and presence, there for you whenever you need comfort, reassurance, or a reminder of them, even from a distance.
Instructions
Order the Read Me When You Need Me Journal
This journal is a great place to start, as it includes 30+ guided prompts to help you express your thoughts and feelings.
Fill out your journals together on a video call or separately on your own time.
Some example prompts include:
- 💔 Read me when you have a bad day
- 😂 Read me when you need a laugh
- 🎂 Read me when it’s your birthday
- 📅 Read me when you need a plan for the day
- 💌 Read me when you miss me
- 💸 Read me when you need extra cash
- 📸 Read me when you want to see our favorite photo
Fill out each section with messages for your partner. You can include:
- comforting words
- inside jokes
- advice
- memories
- encouragement
- things you would say if you were there with them
If you are writing together, you can talk while filling it out or keep your entries a surprise.
Once finished, ship the journal to your partner!
If shipping it directly is not possible, that is completely okay; save it for the next time you see them! This turns it into an even more special in-person moment. It becomes a gift they can hold onto, flip through, and even read on the plane ride back, making the distance feel a little smaller.
Elevate this date!
📸 Add photos, stickers, stamps, drawings, or little keepsakes along the way. You can make each page feel unique and tailored to the moment. For example, you could include:
- 🍵 a tea bag for when they feel sick
- 🍫 a small piece of their favorite candy
- 📸 a polaroid photo of a favorite memory together
- ✈️ a ticket, receipt, or memento from a trip you shared
- 💌 a folded mini note or hidden message inside the page
- 🎟 a movie ticket or note suggesting something to watch together
- 🌸 a pressed flower or items that reminds you of them
These small details make each page feel more personal, interactive, and meaningful when your partner opens it.
🎶 If you are filling it out together, play music and make it romantic!
🎁 Create and mail the journal without telling your partner—this way they receive it as a surprise.
For more inspiration visit the Read Me When You Need Me Official Tiktok
