Though the 1949 series Fireside Theater and others are often credited with being the first successful anthology series, the format began to gain popularity with shows like The Twilight Zoneand The Outer Limits. These series feature separate standalone stories and characters that may be thematically connected and are typically based on the horror or sci-fi genres. Anthology shows are equally appealing to viewers who may not feel the need to commit to watching an entire series from beginning to en
Though the 1949 series Fireside Theater and others are often credited with being the first successful anthology series, the format began to gain popularity with shows like The Twilight Zoneand The Outer Limits. These series feature separate standalone stories and characters that may be thematically connected and are typically based on the horror or sci-fi genres. Anthology shows are equally appealing to viewers who may not feel the need to commit to watching an entire series from beginning to end.
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“You speak about the film as if I made a film about the past, and I don’t feel that way,” filmmaker Ira Sachs says of his latest feature, The Man I Love, which debuted this week in Competition at Cannes. “Partly because of the tone of the film, which was made very much in the […]
“You speak about the film as if I made a film about the past, and I don’t feel that way,” filmmaker Ira Sachs says of his latest feature, The Man I Love, which debuted this week in Competition at Cannes. “Partly because of the tone of the film, which was made very much in the […]
Ira Sachs’ drama The Man I Love starring Rami Malek had its world premiere Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a heartfelt 10-minute ovation following its screening at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. The film is the second American movie to screen in the festival’s competition section, following James Gray’s Paper Tiger over […]
Ira Sachs’ drama The Man I Love starring Rami Malek had its world premiere Wednesday at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a heartfelt 10-minute ovation following its screening at the Grand Théâtre Lumière. The film is the second American movie to screen in the festival’s competition section, following James Gray’s Paper Tiger over […]
Before taking on a performing artist who is battling AIDs in 1980s New York in Ira Sachs’ latest Cannes feature The Man I Love, star Rami Malek said, “I can’t do this, there’s too many similarities.” Similarities to his Oscar winning Best Actor role of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody who also suffered from AIDs. […]
Before taking on a performing artist who is battling AIDs in 1980s New York in Ira Sachs’ latest Cannes feature The Man I Love, star Rami Malek said, “I can’t do this, there’s too many similarities.” Similarities to his Oscar winning Best Actor role of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody who also suffered from AIDs. […]
This vibrant soup made in an Instant Pot is proof that simple ingredients can deliver big flavor. Sweet beets, ripe tomatoes, and tender carrots puree into a silky bowl that’s as nourishing as it is beautiful. Fragrant rosemary and garlic round out the flavor for a soup that feels anything but ordinary.
Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes
Pressure Cooker Beet and Tomato Soup
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
2 whole cloves
4 garlic cloves, min
This vibrant soup made in an Instant Pot is proof that simple ingredients can deliver big flavor. Sweet beets, ripe tomatoes, and tender carrots puree into a silky bowl that’s as nourishing as it is beautiful. Fragrant rosemary and garlic round out the flavor for a soup that feels anything but ordinary.
Active time: 20 minutes | Total time: 50 minutes
Pressure Cooker Beet and Tomato Soup
Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
1/2 tsp dried rosemary
2 whole cloves
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 ripe tomatoes, halved
2 medium beets, peeled and diced into 1 inch cubes
2 large carrots, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces
2 1/2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the onion, rosemary, cloves and sauté for 3–5 minutes, or until the onion is softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
Add the tomatoes, beet, carrot, and water. Lock the lid and cook at high pressure for 15–20 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then puree and strain into a medium pot.
Add the salt and black pepper and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Long-distance relationships ask a lot of you. When you live in different cities, staying connected takes intention—especially during the days between visits. My boyfriend lives in San Francisco, and I live in Portland. While we’re lucky enough to see each other a couple of times each month, there are still long stretches when we’re living our daily lives in separate places.
Over time, we’ve learned that staying close from afar isn’t about doing something elaborate. It’s about finding simple
Long-distance relationships ask a lot of you. When you live in different cities, staying connected takes intention—especially during the days between visits. My boyfriend lives in San Francisco, and I live in Portland. While we’re lucky enough to see each other a couple of times each month, there are still long stretches when we’re living our daily lives in separate places.
Over time, we’ve learned that staying close from afar isn’t about doing something elaborate. It’s about finding simple ways to stay present in each other’s days.
A quick voice note on a walk home. A shared playlist that keeps evolving. Planning the next visit before the current one ends. These small habits make the distance feel manageable—and remind you that you’re still building a life together, even when you’re apart.
Long-Distance Relationship Ideas That Actually Help You Stay Connected
While every relationship looks different, the goal is the same: finding ways to feel present in each other’s lives even when you’re apart. Some are romantic, some practical, and some simply fun. The best ones become small rituals you return to again and again—the kind of habits that make the time between visits feel a little easier.
The truth is, long-distance relationships don’t have to feel like something you’re simply getting through until circumstances change. With the right rituals, they can deepen communication, create anticipation, and make the time you spend together feel even more meaningful.
Ahead, you’ll find our favorite long-distance relationship ideas—from romantic surprises to cozy virtual rituals to modern tech-friendly habits that help you stay connected from anywhere.
The Everyday Habits That Make the Distance Easier
My boyfriend and I have found a few small habits that make the distance feel easier. None of them are complicated, but they help us feel like we’re still sharing the everyday parts of life.
1. Send photos from your day. A quick photo from a morning walk, a favorite coffee shop, or your neighborhood farmers’ market helps your partner feel included in your everyday life—even when you’re in different cities.
2. Keep a shared playlist. Start a playlist you both add to over time. It becomes a running soundtrack to your relationship and gives you something to listen to when you’re missing each other.
3. Plan the next visit before saying goodbye. Before one visit ends, put the next one on the calendar. Having something to look forward to makes the time apart feel much more manageable.
Romantic Long-Distance Relationship Ideas
4. Plan a surprise visit. If schedules allow, an unexpected reunion can be one of the most memorable ways to reconnect.
5. Send something that brightens their space. Flowers are classic, but a favorite candle or fresh bread from a bakery you love can feel just as thoughtful.
6. Exchange your signature scents. Wearing or spraying your partner’s favorite fragrance can be a surprisingly comforting reminder of their presence.
7. Send a favorite book with notes inside. Mail them a novel, poetry collection, or essay book you love—highlighting passages that remind you of them.
8. Write a handwritten letter. There’s something special about receiving real mail that isn’t a bill (lol). A handwritten note instantly feels more personal than a text.
Relaxing Ways to Stay Connected From Afar
9. Share an end-of-day check-in call. Instead of texting throughout the day, set aside time in the evening to talk through your highs and lows.
10. Go on a walk and talk. Call each other while you’re both out for a walk. It almost feels like you’re exploring together.
11. Send a small “thinking of you” package. A favorite snack, a book you loved, or something that reminded you of them can make an ordinary week feel special.
12. Take a meditation or breathwork class together. Apps like Headspace or Calm make it easy to share a relaxing ritual, even from afar.
Long-Distance Dinner Date Ideas
13. Cook the same meal together. Choose a recipe you’re both excited about and cook while video chatting.
14. Send delivery from their favorite restaurant. Ordering dinner for your partner from afar is a simple way to show care.
15. Order the same coffee subscription. Signing up for the same subscription makes it easy to enjoy something together each month.
16. Take a virtual cooking class together. Many chefs now offer online classes, making this a fun shared activity.
Thoughtful Gestures That Show You Care
17. Gift them a plant. A low-maintenance plant becomes a living reminder of your relationship.
18. Create a shared watch list. Keep a running list of shows and movies you want to watch together so you always have something lined up for your next virtual movie night.
19. Plan your next trip together—even if it’s hypothetical. Pick a destination, research hotels, and build a shared list of places you want to try. Planning something together keeps the future feeling shared.
20. Stock their fridge before you leave. If you’re visiting, leaving behind a few groceries is a sweet and practical gesture.
Fun Long-Distance Activities to Do Together
21. Take a virtual workout class together. From yoga to dance workouts, moving together (apart) can be surprisingly fun.
22. Start a two-person book club. Pick a book each month and talk about it on your next video call.
23. Listen to the same podcast. Choose a podcast series and discuss episodes as you go.
24. Play an online game together. Whether it’s chess, Mario Kart, or a puzzle game, a little friendly competition keeps things light.
Tech-Friendly Long-Distance Relationship Ideas
25. Keep a shared notes app. Use it to jot down ideas, future plans, or things you want to talk about later.
26. Send voice notes instead of texts. Hearing your partner’s voice—even briefly—can instantly make the distance feel smaller.
27. Start a daily photo ritual. Send one photo from your day each evening. It’s a simple way to stay connected to each other’s routines.
Final Thoughts
Long-distance relationships aren’t always easy. There are missed dinners, quiet apartments, and plenty of moments when you wish you could reach across the couch instead of across a screen. But distance also has a way of sharpening what matters.
When you live in different places, connection becomes something you practice intentionally. You learn to communicate more clearly, plan time together thoughtfully, and appreciate the ordinary moments you might otherwise take for granted.
My boyfriend and I still count down the days until our next flight between PDX and SFO. But in the meantime, these small rituals help us stay present in each other’s lives.
Because ultimately, long-distance relationships aren’t about closing the miles between you. They’re about continuing to choose each other, wherever you are.
This post was last updated on March 18, 2026, to include new insights.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower today with the key index slipping 0.06 per cent even as investors continued to participate in the broader market despite lingering concerns over the West Asia conflict.At 9.07 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) erased 1.15 points to 1,678.37 from Monday’s close of 1,679.52.The index opened 8.41 points higher at 1,687.93.Market breadth was positive, as gainers led losers 202 to 133, wh
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower today with the key index slipping 0.06 per cent even as investors continued to participate in the broader market despite lingering concerns over the West Asia conflict.
At 9.07 am, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) erased 1.15 points to 1,678.37 from Monday’s close of 1,679.52.
The index opened 8.41 points higher at 1,687.93.
Market breadth was positive, as gainers led losers 202 to 133, while 266 counters were unchanged, 2,074 untraded, and 13 suspended.
Turnover stood at 347.09 million shares worth RM100.95 million.
In a research note, Malacca Securities said it expects Wall Street to stage a rebound with US President Donald Trump’s demand for a ceasefire in the West Asia conflict.
“A rebound on Wall Street may spill over to the local bourse today. Meanwhile, with the ringgit weakening towards the 4.07 level against the US dollar, we expect buying interest to be sustained in export-oriented sectors such as gloves. Top Glove and Hartalega are pending breakouts,” it said.
Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd vice-president of equity research Thong Pak Leng said Monday’s event may have turned on the risk-off button. Hence, expect a consolidation to emerge. The index may trend between the 1,675-1,690 range today.
Among heavyweights, Maybank erased six sen to RM10.64, Public Bank added two sen to RM4.80, Tenaga advanced four sen to RM14.24, CIMB Group was four sen lower at RM7.35, and IHH Healthcare removed seven sen to RM8.53.
Among the active stocks, Hong Seng Consolidated gained half-a-sen to 1.5 sen, Tanco lost 19 sen to 93 sen, TFP Solutions improved 1.5 sen to seven sen, GIIB and Land and General were both flat at 46 sen and 16 sen, respectively.
As for the top gainers, Nestle was RM1.3 higher at RM93.0, Malaysian Pacific Industries improved 60 sen to RM46.10, Petronas Dagangan and Vitrox added 16 sen each to RM18.76 and RM6.90, respectively.
Among the top losers, United Plantations was 26 sen lower at RM31.74, FACB Industries was 19 sen lower at RM1.66, Hong Leong Bank was eight sen lower at RM20.88, and IHH Healthcare slipped seven sen to RM8.53.
On the index board, the FBM Emas Index fell 2.84 points to 12,467.24, while the FBM Top 100 Index eased 9.06 points to 12,306.43, and the FBM Emas Shariah Index edged up 8.29 points to 12,451.33.
The FBM Mid 70 Index gave up 16.02 points to 17,994.37, and the FBM ACE Index edged up 29.99 points to 4,678.37.
By sector, the Financial Services Index shrank 28.77 points to 19,531.71, while the Industrial Products and Services Index eased 0.08 of a point to 196.93, the Energy Index slid 3.92 points to 787.02, and the Plantation Index trimmed 22.27 points to 8,703.13. — Bernama
Wow…erm..Maya I think that should be the last thing on your mind right now… What are some love expressions that make you laugh? I know a million hilarious ones in Arabic!
Wow…erm..Maya I think that should be the last thing on your mind right now… What are some love expressions that make you laugh? I know a million hilarious ones in Arabic!
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