6 Essential Mobile Apps for Long Distance Relationships
Long distance relationships can be very difficult to navigate and if you’re in one, it can often leave you feeling as though you are alone in your situation. Dealing with the time difference, the unaligned schedules and the pain of being apart all while finding time to do the things that you enjoy..is challenging (believe me, I’ve been there).
Oftentimes just plain old messaging can get boring and if you’re in a long distance relationship you’ll know that it doesn’t hurt to spice it up from time to time. Luckily there are a number of apps that can help you thrive in your long distance relationship and enhance the quality of your interactions making the distance A LOT more manageable.
Apps to keep long-distance couples connected
1. Couple Joy
Want to capture your precious moments, with photos, messages and even map your journey of love with location tags? This is the app for you!
The widgets available for your home and lock screen allow you to countdown to reunions, see how far apart you are and even provide status updates that will pop up on your partner's screen (i.e. the BEST way to feel connected when you’re apart).
2. Duo Quiz
This is the ultimate app to help couples connect and get to know each other on a deeper level through quizzes, games and conversations. The cool thing is, it includes real time discussion, photo answers and is perfect for couples at any stage of their relationship…
so once you break the distance you can continue to use the app you know and love!
3. Gottman Card Decks
Not only does this app benefit from The Gottman Institute's research based approach to relationships, but it also allows you to connect emotionally and increase intimacy in a fun and gentle way through questions, statements and ideas.
This app is bound to improve communication and make your relationship a happier one to be in.
4. Waffle
If you like to feel seen, heard and loved - all the essential ingredients for you to succeed in your long distance relationship - then look no further than the app Waffle.
It allows you to connect with your loved ones through the art of journalling, encouraging you to consider experiences, dreams and aspirations and how your individual views may combine to become one.
If you ever feel like communication can feel superficial then this app will give you the opportunity to discover the deeper connection between you and your partner.
5. The Happy Couple
Want to sprinkle some science based stardust on your love life?
You’re going to need the app Happy Couple for that. This app is designed to provide science-based relationship advice through tips and tricks to help you build a healthy relationship - even from a distance.
6. Love Letters & Love Messages
While the name of this app is pretty self explanatory…we should not deny that your love deserves to be expressed in the most creative and heartfelt way possible.
That is exactly what this app offers, helping you to express your feelings; whether you want to send a declaration of love or fancy a little flirt this app has got you covered!
There are so many incredible apps out there that can bridge the physical gap between you and your partner. So it's time to forget about isolation in your love story, because in this digital age there are so many ways to make the distance easier. Remember long distance can work if you both want it enough!
