The Lomly blog
Date ideas, long-distance love, love notes, gifts and planning together: practical ideas to keep your relationship thriving.
Communication
100 Questions for Couples: Fun, Deep and Future Questions
100 questions for couples to ask each other: fun, deep, future-focused, a little flirty, and long distance. Great conversation starters for date night or a call.
Read article70 Good Morning Love Messages for Her and Him (Cute Texts)
70 good morning messages for her or him: short, romantic, funny and long-distance texts, plus creative ways to make your partner's morning sweeter.
Read article80 Love Notes for Your Partner (for Him, for Her, Any Day)
Looking for the right love note for him or her? 80 short, sweet and funny love notes sorted by situation, plus tips to write your own that actually land.
Read articleHow to Keep the Spark Alive in a Relationship: 25 Ideas
How do you keep the spark alive in a relationship? Daily rituals, new experiences, real conversations, and small gestures that bring back the closeness.
Read articleThe 5 Love Languages Explained: Find Yours + Ideas
The 5 love languages explained in plain English: how to figure out yours and your partner's, practical ideas for each one, and what the concept gets wrong.
Read articleDate ideas
35 Games for Couples: Board, Card, Video and Online Games
The best games for couples: two-player board games, card games, question games, co-op video games and long-distance online games for your next date night.
Read article40 At-Home Date Night Ideas That Don't Feel Like a Rerun
40 at-home date night ideas: themed dinners, game nights, movie setups, spa nights and creative projects. How to turn your living room into a real date.
Read article50 Cheap and Free Date Ideas That Still Feel Special
50 free and cheap date ideas for couples: outdoors, around town, culture, at home and by season. Real dates for under $20 without losing the romance.
Read article50 Cozy Fall and Winter Date Ideas for Couples
50 cozy fall and winter date ideas: apple picking, corn mazes, ice skating, holiday lights, cabin weekends, and at-home nights for when it's too cold to go out.
Read article80 Date Night Ideas for Every Mood, Budget and Season
80 date ideas sorted by type: outdoor, at home, cheap, cultural, adventurous and long-distance. Find your next date night in two minutes, no planning stress.
Read articleCouples Bucket List: 100 Things to Do Together Before You Die
A couples bucket list with 100 ideas: trips, adventures, cheap little goals and big life dreams, plus a simple system to actually check them off together.
Read articleRomantic Weekend Getaway Ideas: 20 Ideas + Planning Checklist
Romantic weekend getaway ideas for every type of couple: beach, mountains, city, cabins, and staycations, plus budget tips and a simple planning checklist.
Read articleValentine's Day Ideas: 50 Dates, Gifts and Cozy Nights In
50 Valentine's Day ideas for every couple: date nights out, romantic nights in, thoughtful gifts, cheap ideas, last-minute saves and long-distance plans.
Read articleLong distance
40 Long Distance Date Ideas to Feel Close From Miles Apart
40 long distance date ideas: video dates, synced activities, online games, care packages and daily rituals. Practical ways to feel together when you're apart.
Read articleHow to Make a Long Distance Relationship Work: 12 Tips
Long distance relationships work when you share an end date, build small rituals, and talk honestly. 12 practical tips to stay close no matter the miles.
Read articleAnniversaries & gifts
Anniversary Gift Ideas: 60+ Picks by Year, Budget and Style
Anniversary gift ideas for him or her: traditional gifts by year (paper, cotton, leather, wood), ideas by budget, experiences, and DIY gifts with meaning.
Read articleHow to Celebrate Your Anniversary: 40 Ideas for Every Year
How to celebrate your anniversary in a way that feels personal: ideas for year 1, 5 and 10, on a budget, or long distance, plus traditional themes by year.
Read articleCouple apps
Best Apps for Couples in 2026: Picks for Every Need
The best apps for couples in 2026, by need: widgets, shared calendars, daily questions, memories and long distance. What each app does well and who it's for.
Read articleCouple Widget App: How to Add One on Android and iPhone
A couple widget shows your partner's drawings, photos or live info right on your home screen. Here's how to add one on Android and iPhone, plus fun ways to use it.
Read articlePlanning together
Who we are
We're Sana and Nathan, the couple behind Lomly. We've been together for more than 5 years and we travel the world together. On this blog, we share the ideas and small rituals that help us stay close, whether we're at home or on the other side of the world.