How To Make Long Distance Relationships Work
A long distance relationship is very hard to maintain these days. Couples end up splitting up because of their distances and hardly no time to see each other. Here is how to make long distance relationships work.
Communicate regularly
Communicating is essential in every relationship, most especially, one that is long distance. This includes talking everyday, either by voice or video calls. it also means sending cheesy cute messages throughout the day especially in the morning, liking and commenting on your partners Instagram post or Facebook photo upload, sending flirty pictures or funny faces on snap chat.
Plan dates
This is very important as it is something to look forward to. This will make your bond stronger and make meeting up more meaningful and worthwhile. This could be something as small as meeting up in a diner or even a cinema date and then a meal afterwards. It shouldn’t always be one sided though, both parties need to make some effort to visit each other and plan something special on the visit.
Send each other gifts
This shows you are compassionate and are always thinking about your partner no matter what. It could be a bunch of flowers and chocolates sent to their workplace (only if its allowed lol) or their address. It could also be a personalised card or piece of jewellery or even surprise them with those headphones or bag they’ve been eyeing for a while. (don’t wait till valentine’s day or their birthday)
Phone sex
You should be comfortable having some sexual fun over the phone especially video calls. Teasing is a good way to make them long for your body and when you finally meet-up, the sex will be a blast.
Honesty and Trust
Trust is essential in any relationship. Your partner should be convinced and trust that you wouldn’t put yourself in a compromising situation whereas it is easy to cheat. Also, you should trust your partner that your distance wouldn’t affect your relationship. You should also be honest about your relationship status when being asked and not give the impression you are single when you aren’t. Stop worrying un-necessarily about your partner’s friends whom are of the opposite sex. Trust these friendships as being neutral unless there are red flags popping up of course. This truly is a key factor for how to make long distance relationships work.
Caring about your partner as much as you do yourself
Simple things like asking your partner about their day at work, assignment deadlines, or how that interview went goes a long way. This will re-assure them that you’re supportive and will be there every step of the way.
Expectations
You expectations should be made clear about the status of your relationship when you and your partner are far apart. You may decide you want an open relationship or be able to date other people or satisfy your sexual needs for the time being. Most people do this and it is totally understandable, it’s better than cheating I guess!
Try doing similar things at the same time
This could be cooking dinner at the same time whilst face timing (I know everyone doesn’t own an iPhone lol) but this helps make a connection and feels just like you’re together. It could also be watching an episode of ‘Stranger Things’ on Netflix and talking about the scenes or discussing how unfair your favourite singer on x-factor was booted off.
Control your emotions
It is totally normal when you get jealous of your partner posting a snap chat of them and their friend of the opposite sex doing certain activities eg shopping together or studying together, joking around. Tell your partner politely if you feel at uneasy if they start hanging around this person too much. However, don’t let jealousy take over your sense of judgement which can lead to misunderstanding and break down the relationship. This is key for how to make long distance relationships work.
Work on yourself
Remember you are two different people with different career goals, personalities and somewhat similar views on life. Do not get too smitten by love and forget yourself in the process. As one of you is growing financially, intellectually and career wise, the other may expect the same. While it seems selfish to a relationship, it truly does help how to make long distance relationships work. You need to be sure of yourself before committing to someone else and be your own person.
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