Introduction
Long-distance relationships are hard. There’s no way around it. You’re not around each other all the time, so there’s less opportunity to connect and more chance for things to go wrong. But it’s not impossible—and if you know what you’re getting into, you can make a long-distance relationship work. Here are six tips for making your relationship last:
Know What You’re Getting Into
If you’re considering entering a long-distance relationship, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, know what you’re getting into. Long-distance relationships require more effort than those where two people live together, so make sure you and your partner have realistic expectations about what this will look like on an ongoing basis—and whether it’s something that works for both of you.
Second, talk about what’s important to each of you as far as this new kind of relationship goes: Do both people want the same level of commitment? What role is sex playing in the relationship? Is there any possibility that either person might move away from one location or another in the future? Being honest and open with one another will make these conversations much easier later down the road when misunderstandings are more likely to occur because they haven’t been talked out beforehand.
Build Communication
- Talk to your partner every day.
- Use technology to stay connected.
- Don’t be afraid to express your feelings.
- Don’t forget about the little things that are important to you, like sending each other texts when you wake up in the morning or leaving a note where they will find it later on during their day! It can mean a lot for both parties involved in this type of relationship because it shows love and care for one another even though they aren’t physically present with each other at that moment in time; so don’t forget about these things either!
- Make sure both parties are on the same page regarding what they want out of this type of relationship before starting anything serious together because if there isn’t complete agreement between both people involved then chances are high that things won’t work out well enough long term without some sort of compromise happening sooner rather than later.”
Have a Plan
Having a plan is crucial to the success of your long-distance relationship. The first thing to do is set up a schedule and plan to see each other as much as you can. If you are trying to be together every weekend, try setting up Skype dates during the week so that you can talk and keep in touch.
Set up routines that will remind both of you of each other, such as sending pictures or writing letters when one person is away from the other. This helps keep the spark alive while they are apart! You should also try setting up times when it’s appropriate for both parties to call each other; even if it’s just once a month, make sure that this happens regularly so communication remains strong between partners in long distance relationships! It may seem like I’m just throwing words around here, but these things really do work wonders when trying out LDRs 🙂
In order for these things not only work but actually become beneficial for our relationships rather than harmful (like how many people view them nowadays), we need take into consideration how our partners feel about us being apart from them emotionally before making any decisions about whether or not we should pursue these kinds of relationships with another person(s) ourselves.”
Enjoy the Freedom
One of the greatest benefits of a long-distance relationship is that you are not tied down by your partner’s schedule. You can do what you want, when you want. If one partner gets up early to run and the other goes on a morning walk, there’s no need for them to compromise their routine. You are free to travel or spend time with friends and family without worrying about how it will affect your significant other’s mood or plans for the day—they’ll be asleep anyway! This freedom allows both partners to have lives outside of their relationship (and if your partner has their own social circle from school or work), which can make it easier for them to cope when they’re apart from each other over long periods of time (if not more so).
Have a Reason to Want It
If you’re going to be in a long-distance relationship, it’s important to have a reason that is worth the effort. The reason doesn’t have to be something huge—it can be as simple as “I love him.” However, if your only reason is this one thing and nothing else, then it probably isn’t enough.
For example:
- It’s okay if you really enjoy spending time with each other when you’re together. This is great! But if all your conversations are about how much fun it was when one or both of you were at home last weekend, then there needs to be more than just shared experiences or interests for things to work out between the two of you long-term. Plus, it might start feeling like bickering when one person always wants to see each other but the other doesn’t want that level of commitment yet (or ever).
- It’s also okay if there are practical reasons why long distance will work better for now—for example: maybe one person has some important commitments back home and wants/needs space from them until those commitments settle down; maybe money is tight right now so neither person has enough saved up yet; maybe they’re saving up their vacation days so they can spend some time together later down the road; etcetera…
Long-distance relationships can work, but you need to work at keeping them.
In the end, long-distance relationships can work. However, you need to be willing to put in the effort and be willing to compromise for the good of your relationship.
You’ll have to find ways for both of you to stay connected during the time apart, whether that’s talking on the phone or using video chat services like Skype or FaceTime. You should also talk about what you want from your relationship and what each other are looking for in a partner so there aren’t any surprises later down the road when one person is ready for more than just online chatting! Also make sure that when you do see each other again there will be plenty of time together (and no interruptions), so set aside at least a few days where neither of them has plans already made up already by friends or family members beforehand!
Conclusion
Long-distance relationships are challenging, but they can work. If you’re willing to put in the effort and have a solid plan of action, it may be worth trying out. Just remember that it won’t be easy—and think carefully before deciding if it’s worth all that hard work!