Most people come to the conclusion that long distance relationships will not work for long. Your friends or family may suggest that you don't take it too seriously in case you get heartbroken.
Nobody says it's going to be easy. The extra distance complicates things. However, the extra distance makes it the easiest and sweetest when you can hold hands, eat together, touch each other, walk together, and so on. Little things like that could suddenly mean so much more in a long distance relationship.
A long distance relationship may not be easy, but there are also many surprises. To keep your love alive and strong, here are the top 10 tips to make your long distance relationship work:
1. Try to communicate regularly and creatively
The foundation of any good relationship is communication. In addition, try to keep your partner informed about what is going on in your life, however mundane some things may seem to you.
You can also often share your images, audio clips and videos. By making this kind of effort, you can make your partner feel loved and attended to.
2. Establish ground rules
During this long distance relationship, you both need to be clear about what you expect from each other. Set ground rules for managing your expectations so that you and your partner are never disappointed.
3. Avoid excessive communication
It is not good to be overly clingy and possessive. The two of you don't need to communicate 16 hours a day for a relationship to work. Many couples think they have to make up for the distance by doing more. It is not true. And it can make everything worse. You would soon get tired of the relationship.
4. Do things together
Do things together as if you could play online games together. Watch YouTube videos at the same time. Sing along on a video call while one of you plays the guitar. You can also take a walk outside together and video chat at the same time. You can shop online together and buy things of your choice and also buy gifts for each other.
5. Do similar things
Both of you can recommend each other books, TV shows, movies, songs, news, etc. When you read, watch and listen to the same things, you both will have more common topics to discuss.
It's good to create some shared experiences even if you live far away from each other.
6. Visit each other
Visits are the best part of any long distance relationship.
After all the waiting and self-control, you finally get together to do all the little things like sitting next to each other, holding hands, etc. that are common for other couples but very special for those in long distance relationships.
7. Be open and honest
Share with your partner your feelings of fear, insecurity, jealousy, etc. Don't try to hide anything from your partner because sooner or later the secret will consume you from within. Don't try to solve difficult situations all by yourself. Your partner should help you and give you the support you need. It is better to look at the problem in its early stage than to publish it until it is too late.
8. Know each other's schedules
Your partner knows when you are busy and when you are free. It's useful to know when he can drop a text or call at the right time. No one wants to disturb their partner when they are in the middle of something. Know the small and big events that are taking place or will take place in your partner's life. For example, midterms and college exams, important business meetings, job interviews, etc.
9. Stay connected on social media
Like and comment on each other's photos on social networks like Facebook and Instagram. Tag each other. Share things on each other's walls. Show that you care. Be okay with chasing each other.
10. Stay positive
One of the best tricks to stay positive is to be grateful all the time. Be happy that you have someone to love and someone who loves you back. Be glad you are both healthy and safe.
Last words
Love is complicated. But when it's right, nothing is impossible. Don't give up on your long distance relationship so easily. It's hard, but possible if you're willing to do whatever it takes to be together!
So when times get tough, don't give up on your relationship! You should trust each other to get through the hard times.
And always remember – you are always there for each other no matter what!
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