Send him love through the mail. If he used to live in the same area you live in now, pick up his favorite treats from some of his favorite local shops. Consider sending him a long-distance relationship survival kit, which could include a small album with pictures of the two of you, a CD with songs significant to your relationship, a cute memento from a special date and a small jar packed with notes that tell why you love him.

So maybe you can't go to the movies with your boyfriend when he's so far away. You can still enjoy a romantic movie together online. Set up your webcam on your laptop so that you can see each other and talk about the movie as you watch. Text your boyfriend sweet messages often, as well, telling him that you miss him and are thinking about him. You can also text him famous love quotes that best describe your feelings or inspirational messages that will let him know you are thinking of him.

Research the area where you boyfriend lives and find the most romantic locations, restaurants and other spots ideal for couples. Create a scavenger hunt with clues to each place for your boyfriend to find. Tell him these are all the places you want to go with him the next time you visit and have him take a picture of each location on his phone. Have a small surprise waiting at each of the locations. For example, if any of the locations is a bakery or dessert shop, call in an order of something sweet that he will love, pay for the item in advance and have it waiting for him.

Planned visits are always nice, but there's nothing like a surprise visit, especially if you have been missing each other. Typically, to pull off a good surprise, you'll need to enlist the help of friends or family living where your boyfriend lives. They can pick you up from an airport, if necessary, and set up the surprise by making sure your guy is at the right place at the right time.