How to Survive a Long-Distance Relationship
Relationships can sometimes become quite intriguing and a tad complicated, but the challenge of keeping them intact, healthy and fulfilling goes to an entirely new level when the element of distance is added to the mix.
Long-distance relationships are not an uncommon thing. However, a disastrous end to them is not uncommon either.
If you and your partner are looking to survive a long-distance relationship, then you should not let the sorry fate of other relationships fill you up with despair. Things can easily work out if you remain committed to keeping your relationship alive. One thing to keep in mind at all times, though, is that it requires mutual effort, understanding, trust and commitment. One person alone cannot make a long-distance relationship work.
Things Required:
– Computer with Internet
– Webcam
– Pen and paper
– Envelope
– Stamp
Instructions
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One of the first things that you and your partner need to do is to discuss the end result of the long-distance relationship. You both need to realise that it is nearly impossible to maintain a long-distance relationship forever. Therefore, talk about when and how you two plan on removing the distance that separates you two.
You two can even talk about getting married in the not-so-distant future if that is appropriate. If marriage is out of question in the foreseeable future, then simply work on a plan to be close to each other, even if it involves one of you having to move from your current location. -
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With the end-goal of your relationship decided, proceed to setting down some ground rules for your long-term relationship. Decide on how often would you two visit each other and communicate with each other. If you two trust each other, you can even decide if it is okay to date other people.
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Visit each other as often as possible and try to make each visit count. Plan each visit and the activities that you two would do together in advance. The anticipation will make both the wait as well as make the visits more exciting.
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You can go old-school and write your partner a love letter. Just grab a pen, a paper and start pouring your thoughts and feelings on the piece of paper. Spray your favourite perfume on it to make it even more personalised.
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Communicate with each other as often as possible via Internet. Skype has done an excellent job of removing distances and bringing people closer. Make sure you and your partner have it installed.
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Do not just sit at home, waiting for your partner to get in touch with you through some medium. Instead, get out of the house and do stuff. Go to the gym to keep yourself fit, or spend time in the library. Join a cooking class, or take up some sport. Keep yourself occupied.
