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
How to do this date
- 1Order the Read Me When You Need Me Journal
- 2This journal is a great place to startAs it includes 30+ guided prompts to help you express your thoughts and feelings.
- 3Fill out your journals together on a video callOr separately on your own time.
- 4Some 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
- 5Fill 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
- 6If you are writing together, you can talk while filling it out or keep your entries a surprise
- 7Once finished, ship the journal to your partner!
- 8If shipping it directly is not possibleThat 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!
Make it a night to remember
- 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
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