5 Things That will Make Your Long Distance Relationship Work.

Thank God for the introduction of internet and technology in our present time, which now makes us connect hundred and even thousands of people worldwide. Gone are the days where hearing from your long-distance lover took months and necessitated a town crier or perhaps a horse or two just to say "hi" back. Long-distance relationships today is very much easy, with the use of Skype, email, texting, and Twitter e.t.c.

Love knows no distance. Absence makes the heart grow fonder. If you've ever been in a long-distance relationship, you know those sayings are pretty much bullsh*t.

That's because Long Distance Relationships are widely known to be the worst. Time-zone differences can make texting a nightmare, and Physical absence sucks. Plus, eventually you have to confront the fact that one of you will have to move to make the whole thing work.

To keep the distance from driving you apart, these set of tips I would provide here have been thoroughly searched for. Use these tips here to make the relationship work no matter the distance and to make the whole affair less torturous.

1. Get To Know Eachother

Normally, just like how people get into any relationship, you two should at least spend some time getting to know and understand each-other very well. For example, when talking, take note of those things your partner enjoys the most( let's say like hobbies or day-to-day activities) and do a little research on it so you have something more to discuss.

And knowing each other's preference will also help when you want to exchange presents, because gift exchange is just another way to communicate your feelings to each other over the long distance.

2. Avoid Talking Too Much

I don't mean here that talking to your partner often is wrong. It should actually be a priority but not your only priority. Do not overdose on talk-time. It is foolish to be overly Sticky and Possessive. You two don't really have to communicate 12 hours a day to keep the relationship going. Some may begin to reason that as to compensate for the distance, they need to do more calling and texting. This will certainly not make the relationship work out, and it might even make things worse. Soon you would get tired of Loving. You are only going to exhaust yourselves. It's more and really about teasing at the right moments and tugging at the right spot.

3. Being Honest and "Real" in your Communication

As communication is very important in keeping a long distance relationship, you must as well try as much as possible to make sure you are being honest and real when you communicate with your partner. In long distance relationship it's easier to hide your weakness, just make a good impression. Doing this will only make your distance relationship a strain in the neck.

Unless you both value transparency and honesty more than making a good impression, you will have a much more difficult time figuring out whether you and your partner are a good fit for each other and whether the long distance relationship will work out or not.

4. Visit Each-other Regularly

Try to make time to visit each other as often as possible or as often as your schedule permits. You both need to see each other in person at every opportunity. Make a regular visiting schedule or at least make plans for the next visit as soon as each one is ending. Face-to-face communication is just as important as having relationship satisfaction, commitment, and trust.

Smooth out travel logistics so they don't get in the way of your time together. Know where to meet at the airport or train station. Learn to travel with one bag or leave basics at your partner's home to save time at the airport.

Meet away from home sometimes, too. Visit a place together that is new to both of you or choose a place that is halfway between both of you.

5. Have Something you Aim for in Mind

“How long are we going to be apart?” “What about the future?” These are the questions you two need to ask yourselves. The truth is, no couple can be in a long distance relationship for forever. Eventually we all need to settle down.

People always say LDRs don’t work, but they can – as long as there is an end-game in mind. If you’re going to make it as as couple, you need something to work toward.

Without goals, you can’t go anywhere, but seeing the long-distance part as a process in a much larger project can keep you motivated to be together. So make a plan with each other. Do up a timeline, marking down the estimated times apart and times together, and draw an end goal.

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