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Surviving a Long Distance Relationship
By Administration | September 28, 2007
If you are in, or thinking about being in, a long distance relationship you’ve probably already asked yourself, “How can we make this work?” The key, of course, is communication.
The first thing you need to decide before going any further is if this relationship is worth it to you, because it is not going to be easy. Surviving a long distance relationship takes a lot of will-power, effort and discipline on both sides. If you have already made the decision that this is something you both want then you need a plan of action. This relationship isn’t going to sustain itself.
Remember: The phone is your friend. It may be unreasonable to expect you to phone each other everyday, but a couple times per week would be best. Other days, when you are short for time, consider writing an e-mail or sending a quick text message. If you have the time but your partner doesn’t, write them a lettter - everyone loves getting mail.
We all know the old saying, “Out of sight, out of mind”, and this saying does hold some merit. The key to not letting this happen to your relationship is some simple planning ahead. Try to avoid situations that may have negative effects on your relationships. For example, Ladies, don’t go to a bar wearing skimpy clothing and proceed by drinking too much. This is a bad situation that you don’t need to be in. Inhibitions lower, as will the trust your partner has in you.
The bottom line is that long distance relationships thrive off of communication and if you want it to survive, you need to feed it. Be open and communicate to the best of your ability with your partner as much as you can. Remember that you are the only two that can make this relationship work. Good luck!
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