Quirky ways to cope with long distance romance

As the countdown to Valentine’s week starts, the romance can be felt in the air.
While some are choosing an ideal destination for a gala time with their partner, others are busy splurging on lavish gifts. And then there are some who will spend their Valentine away from their partners, thanks to their long distance relationships. But that hasn’t dampened their spirits, as these couples have adopted quirky ways to cope with long distance romance.
Techno love
In the world of virtual communication, no distance is too much. And this is where video calling come into action. With a number of sites and apps now providing this facility, it is the most preferred way of communicating. Poojit Jain, a young professional, says, “My girlfriend is pursuing higher studies in London, so it is not possible to be together this year. And since Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday this year, we have decided to spend the whole day, video calling each other. I would also try to record our conversation so that in future we can listen to it and cherish these memories.”
A surprise visit
Imagine a boy traveling distances just to see his significant other. And many youngsters are planning for a similar surprise visit to their long distance loves. Hakimuddin, an engineering student, says, “I met a girl over the internet, and we fell for each other. This is our first Valentine’s. So I have planned to surprise her with a visit, without her knowledge. One of her friends is helping me in executing this plan. I am pretty excited and have already made an excuse at home that I am going with my friend’s for a day trip. I want to see the happy smile on her face when she sees me for the first time.”
Wrapping your love
Gifts are the best way to show someone that you care. Some are scouting various e-commerce sites to find the ideal gift, while others are preparing personalized gifts to show their everlasting love towards their partner. Prakhar Gupta, a young businessman, says, “My fiancée lives in Mumbai and because of my busy schedule, I am unable to visit her on our first Valentine’s Day. So, I have asked my sister-in-law to help me with the things my fiancée likes and I will order them online.” Swati Gupta, an engineer, says, “My boyfriend has recently been transferred to Delhi, and I am preparing a scrapbook for him that has pictures of some beautiful moments we spent together. Along with it, some personal messages and poems written by me would also be a part of that scrapbook. Personalized gifts speak volumes about your feelings. So I am putting in all I can to make it worth it.”
Lovelorn singers
Music plays an important part of romantic life, and songs are the best companions. So a number of Indoris are planning to pen their own songs and sing for their partners. Bharat Singh, a singer, says, "My girlfriend love my voice and the way I sing, so I have written a song for her. I have recorded the song and would be sending her on the midninght."
An end to long distance relationship
Long distance relationships can be frustrating. And so some Indoris have decided to put an end to this. But not by breaking up, but by tying the knot. Amit Goyal, an architect, says, "For a few years now, we have not been able to spend the Valentine's Day together, so we decided, it was enough. So we spoke to our parents and they agreed to our marriage, and fortunately, we are getting married on this year's Valentine's Day. We deliberately chose this date as getting married on this day will compensate for all those Valentine's Day we weren't together."
For us, every day is Valentine's day
Some youngsters believe that for them every day is a Valentine's Day, and they need not require doing some special arrangements for February 14. Aishwarya Garg, a pharmacy student, says, "While I will miss my boyfriend, who is in Delhi, on the Valentine's Day, but I miss him equally every day. So there is no such difference. We understand each other emotionally, so we would do what we regularly do. Talking on the phone, texting each other, et all." So what they are not together, their love seems to find ways of connecting even from miles away.