I once called a friend and thought we would chat for ten minutes, tops. Two hours later, we hung up after laughing and realizing we could’ve talked for much longer. There was never a dull moment.
What changed?
We stopped trying to have “normal” phone call conversations and made them fun and interactive. We teased each other, told random stories, played simple games, and laughed hysterically. It was an experience more than just a call.
Whether it’s your boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend, long distance boo, sibling, or new friend, phone calls don’t have to be boring and repetitive. If your conversations always revolve around “What are you doing?” and fizzle out twenty minutes later because you both ran out of things to say, it’s time to mix things up.
Below are fifteen fun things you can do on a phone call to make your conversations more enjoyable, memorable, and something you’ll actually look forward to.
15 Fun Things to Do on a Call
1. Play 20 Questions
If you’re short on ideas or don’t know the other person that well, 20 Questions is a great place to start.
One person thinks of something, while the other asks questions to try and figure it out. It can be a person, place, or object. Asking yes or no questions will encourage both of you to stay engaged and think creatively. You’ll also have fun learning things about each other you wouldn’t have normally talked about.
Want to make it more personal? Have them think of something only you two would know or remember.
Simple. No prep needed. And it will turn a quick phone call into laughing for an hour.
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2. Ask Deep & Funny Questions
Don’t be afraid to ask questions that require deeper answers.
Carefully throw in a few questions that will make them think. “What’s one decision you’ve made that completely changed your life?” “If animals could speak, which one would you consider the rudest?” It creates unexpected answers and allows you both to learn interesting things about each other.
It’s also a great way for couples to build emotional intimacy without trying to force deep conversations.
Read also: 101 Deep Questions to Ask Your Best Friend
3. Play Would You Rather
Would You Rather is fun because there are an endless amount of possibilities.
Keep them clean, silly, romantic, or as mature as you both are comfortable with. The crazier the questions, the more enjoyable the conversation. You also learn how they think, what they value, and what makes them laugh.
They may even open up and tell you stories you’ve never heard before.
Read also: 100 Best Would You Rather Questions for Boyfriend
4. Watch the Same Movie Together
Just because you’re not in the same room doesn’t mean you can’t watch movies together.
Pick out a movie you both want to watch, hit play at the same time, and react to jokes, plot twists, or your favorite scenes. If you’re on a video call, it can even feel like you’re sitting right next to each other.
Long distance couples will love this because you’re creating shared experiences rather than discussing your day.
5. Take Online Personality Quizzes Together
Did you know there are thousands of quizzes online you can take for free?
Pick your topic of interest. There are quizzes for personality types, travel styles, relationship habits, and more. Take the quiz with each other on the call and then compare results. It doesn’t even matter if the quizzes are scientifically proven. Talking through the results leads to funny and deep conversations.
You may even find things out about each other you didn’t know before.
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6. Tell Childhood Stories
Gathering fun information about the people you care about helps you understand them better.
Tell each other funny stories from your childhood, whether they’re embarrassing stories, your favorite family vacations, school memories, or traditions. These allow you to learn more about each other’s upbringing and create opportunities for funny conversations.
You also grow closer by bonding over shared memories.
7. Play Truth or Dare (Phone Version)
Truth or Dare is always a classic, no matter how old you are.
Skip the physical dares and play phone friendly versions. Make each other sing the chorus to their favorite song, speak in a funny accent for one minute, or send the goofiest photo on their phone. You’ll laugh every time.
As for the truth questions, these can be as meaningful or silly as you want them to be, based on how comfortable you both are with each other.
Read also: 50 Weird Questions to Ask Your Boyfriend During Truth or Dare
8. Plan a Future Adventure
Sometimes the best conversations you can have are about things you want to do.
Discuss travel destinations, plan an upcoming weekend road trip, a restaurant you’ve been wanting to try, or even a movie to watch in the future. Looking up new places and envisioning what you would do together if you were there is exciting and makes you both look forward to experiencing it.
Shared experiences help create a special bond that only you two share.
9. Listen to Music
Listening to music allows you both to feel connected in a unique way.
Take turns playing your favorite songs and explaining what they mean to you. You can share new music with each other, compare playlists, or rank your top songs, all while listening together.
You’ll leave the conversation with new favorite artists.
10. Challenge Each Other With Riddles or Trivia
Add a little friendly competition to spice up any call.
Look up fun riddles, trivia questions, or brain teasers to challenge each other with. Pick categories you both enjoy, like sports, movies, history, music, or general knowledge.
You’ll have fun whether you get the answers right or wrong.
11. Cook the Same Recipe
You both have to be home for this activity to work, but trust me when I say it’s worth it.
Pick a recipe that’s easy to make and cook along with each other. Sharing cooking tips and talking about your day while making the same meal is so much fun. You’ll laugh about cooking failures and admire your masterpiece when it’s done.
It’s the closest thing to spending the afternoon in the kitchen with each other.
Ideal for long distance couples who are running out of virtual date ideas.
12. Create a Bucket List
Ask each other what you both want to accomplish before you get older.
Learn how to speak another language? Skydive? Visit a foreign country? Open your own business? See the Northern Lights? As you share your bucket list with one another, you’ll find things you have in common and encourage each other to go after your dreams.
Never underestimate the power of a good dreams and goals conversation.
13. Share Random Facts You Recently Learned
We’re constantly learning new things every day without even realizing it.
Take turns sharing random facts, interesting life hacks, historical facts, or anything intriguing you learned that week. The best part? You don’t have to be pretentious or try to show each other up. Simply share cool facts you thought the other would find interesting.
You’ll be surprised how many random facts take you both down a rabbit hole for an hour.
14. Rate Things Together
Pick a category and have at it.
Pizza joints? Superhero movies? Vacation spots? Ice cream flavors? TV shows? Sports? Childhood cartoons? Whatever you choose, you’ll have fun arguing your decisions and laughing at how different your answers are.
It’s a great way to also learn more about what each other likes.
15. Dream About the Future
Some of my favorite phone calls are when my friend and I stop talking about our present and start dreaming about the future.
Discuss where you want to live, your dream job, the family you hope to have someday, or travel opportunities you wish to experience. Dreaming about the future allows you to grow hope in each other, learn what your partner values, and create a stronger connection.
Dreaming with friends is fun, but doing so with your significant other can change your relationship.
Conclusion
Great phone calls are not about how long you can talk. They’re about taking the time to create enjoyable moments you’ll both remember.
Long, dull conversations can go over twenty minutes. An amazing call full of enjoyable games, interesting questions, and memorable activities can last for hours and leave you wishing it was longer.
Next time you’re on the phone wondering what to say, don’t give in to awkward silences or typical small talk. Choose any of the activities above and have fun with them. You’ll feel closer to each other when you hang up and suddenly have hours to spend together rather than minutes.
FAQ
What Can Couples Do on a Phone Call?
Couples can play games, watch movies, ask deep questions, listen to music, cook the same meal, create bucket lists, or plan future dates. Really, any activity that allows for two way interaction will be more enjoyable than simply talking to each other.
How Do I Stop My Phone Call From Being Boring?
Always have a few games, deep questions, fun stories, or activities on standby. While you’re talking, you should always have something to do with each other.
What Games Can You Play Over the Phone?
Some ideas include: 20 Questions, Would You Rather, Truth or Dare, Never Have I Ever, trivia, riddles, guessing games, or word association.
What Are Fun Things to Do Over the Phone Long Distance?
Watch movies, cook food, take quizzes, listen to music, play games, plan future trips, or go on virtual dinner dates while video or voice calling each other.
How Long Should You Be on a Phone Call With Someone?
As long as you both have things to say that you enjoy talking about. Some great calls can last fifteen minutes, while others are great because you ended up talking for three hours. Ignore the time and focus on creating meaningful conversations that leave you both feeling fulfilled rather than exhausted.
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