LDR love languages that beat the miles

Oh, the woes of loving through the distance. Whether it’s time zones, work schedules, or simply missing the warmth of a tight hug, being apart is never easy. But whether it’s for that special someone, your kids or your family, love finds a way – through late-night calls, surprise deliveries, and the little ways we show up for each other from afar. 

Express love from afar

They say love is measured by effort, commitment, and the desire to make life better for each other. Staying connected in an LDR means learning to express love beyond physical presence. Here are some ways long-distance couples keep the spark alive:

Virtual movie dates – Watch a movie together while on a video call or playing online games let you share experiences despite the miles. 

Cook the same meal – Plan a "dinner date" where you cook the same recipe and eat together on video.

Thoughtful surprises – Send handwritten letters, care packages, or spontaneous gifts reminds your partner that they’re always on your mind. 

Shared digital journals – Use apps like Google Docs or Notion to write daily thoughts, love letters, or even worksheets with future plans.

VR hangouts – Some couples use platforms like VRChat or the Metaverse to feel like they're in the same space. Bigscreen is one of the newest and most used VR hangouts, with a virtual lobby where you can watch movies with people you love. 

Financial and emotional support – Whether it's help with expenses or simply being a steady source of encouragement, love is about showing up in the ways that matter most.

Love = Security + Consistency + Protection

In relationships and in financial planning, love is about consistency and security. True care is making our loved ones feel safe, valued, and supported—whether through daily check-ins or a well-planned future.

A gift of financial protection proves that your long-distance relationship is long term, too. It’s also a gift to yourself -- because the same policy protects you from shouldering all the financial consequences of anything that may happen to your loved ones here.

How to start? You can buy insurance online for your loved ones living in the Philippines, via FWD shop, and manage the policy yourself with Omne by FWD, our lifestyle and policy management app, a huge convenience for overseas Pinoys.

Omne by FWD is a convenient, free and open-for-all lifestyle app with science-backed features uniquely designed to help you build micro-habits and rewards you when you achieve your goals. Whether your goal is to get Energised or Focused, to Chill or to Power Nap, or to be Inspired, Omne has got games, music, vids, and other features to keep your lifestyle balanced, enabling you to do life at 100%. You can get rewarded when you reach your goals too!

For FWD customers, Omne is also FWD’s policy management app where they manage their policies as well as:

• Update your details, check your coverage, and get live updates on your request status.
• Move funds, make premium payments, monitor investments, and more.

FWD is your LDR wingman

With FWD, distance is no barrier to showing love. Technology has made LDRs more manageable than ever, turning miles into special moments with video calls, messaging apps, and digital experiences. But even with these tools, nothing replaces the security of knowing you're loved no matter how far apart you are. 

This Valentine’s, be present in the ways that count. Show up for those you love in every way you can, consistent and secure. After all, love beyond borders deserves protection beyond distance.