When you are in a long distance relationship, there are a lot of people who will tell you it won’t work. However, this is just a statistic and not necessarily true. It doesn’t matter if you are an hour away from your partner, or 12 hours away…those are both long distance because you are not seeing them everyday. People usually break-up because they aren’t doing it right. Here are a few healthy tips to get you through a healthy long- distance relationship:
1. Communication is key. It is important to keep in touch with your partner whether it be calling them, texting or emailing. Also, webcam can make you feel closer to them, so skyping or Facetime is a good idea as well. If you and your partner both have an iPhone, there is also an app called Pair, which allows you to send pictures, videos, and more letting your partner know you are thinking of them, which helps keep the relationship alive through the distance.
2. Write letters. Old-fashioned, but very sentimental. Your partner will feel special if you write them a hand-written letter, especially in these modern times since technology has played such a huge role in our society. Your partner will appreciate the fact that you took the time out of your day to write them a letter and will be full of smiles.
3. Make plans to visit your partner. Take time to plan dates ahead of time with them. That will give you something to look forward to and give you an approximate amount of time until you get to see them again. You can even make a countdown so you know how much time is left until you get to see them.
4. Make sure you have trust in your relationship. A relationship, especially a long-distance one, will not work without trust. Don’t be suspicious of your partner unless they give you a reason to do so. Think positive, and trust that they won’t do anything to hurt you. Don’t keep tabs on your partner when they go out with friends, trust them and let them have a good time.
5. Make time for friends. A lot of times, couples get wrapped up in each other and tend to leave their friends behind. It is very important to have a healthy balance in your relationship. Instead of staying in and skyping one night, let your partner go out and enjoy time with his/her friends. This also ties into the previous tip, make sure you trust them enough to go hang out with their friends, they will appreciate you even more for it.
Remember to be patient. Happy and long- lasting relationships take time and work from both partners. You both have to be willing to follow these tips, in order to make your relationship work. The distance will make you stronger everyday as a couple and an individual. It will bring you two even closer when you see each other next.